U.S. imports of Bolting Cloth for Technical Uses (HS 591120) totaled $3.0M in August 2026, imported from 26 countries.
Importers of Bolting Cloth for Technical Uses paid $377K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.74% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Bolting Cloth for Technical Uses imports of $3.0M in August 2026 ran 22% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPrecision-woven mesh fabrics used in industrial screening, filtration, and stencil screen printing, bolting cloth is classified at the 10-digit level by end-use and fiber: stencil screen process cloth (5911201000), silk bolting cloth (5911202000), and non-silk bolting cloth (5911203000). Switzerland dominates US supply, reflecting that country's long-established precision weaving industry, with France and Romania also significant sources. Correct classification hinges on whether the fabric is intended for screen printing versus other technical filtering or sieving applications, a distinction customs examiners scrutinize closely.
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The US 10-digit schedule separates bolting cloth intended for stencil screen printing processes (5911201000) from silk bolting cloth used in other technical applications (5911202000) and non-silk bolting cloth for other uses (5911203000). Importers must document the fabric's intended end-use at entry to support the correct classification.
Switzerland has historically housed specialized precision-weaving manufacturers that produce high-mesh-count bolting cloth meeting tight tolerances required for pharmaceutical, food-grade, and electronics screening. This technical specialization, rather than cost, drives Switzerland's dominant position in US import data for this heading.
Subheading 4 of 6 in heading 5911
Subheading 591120 · $3.0M of $75.8M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5911203000 | Textile Bolting Cloth NESOI, Except Silk | $2.3M | 12.69% | 99.93% | $293K |
| 5911201000 | Textile Bolting Cloth for Stencil Screen Process | $638K | 12.89% | 98.63% | $82K |
| 5911202000 | Textile Bolting Cloth NESOI, of Silk | $6K | 18.51% | 100.00% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5911200000 | Bolting Cloth, Whether or not Made-Up | $418K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
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$3.0MYoY · free account
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$418KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $41.2M of Bolting Cloth for Technical Uses and exported $5.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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0.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.74% of imports for consumption.