HS Code 591140
Straining cloth of a kind used in oilpresses or…
Official description: Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in note 7 to this chapter : Straining cloth of a kind used in oilpresses or the like, including that of human hair
Also searched as: straining cloth, oil press filter cloth, filter press cloth, filtration fabric, cheesecloth, oil filter bag
Classification
How 591140 breaks down
Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics
Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in note 7 to this chapter
Straining cloth of a kind used in oilpresses or the like, including that of human hair
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 591140?
Buyers sourcing straining cloth of a kind used in oilpresses or… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 591140 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 591140
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 591140 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 5911
Other HS codes under 5911
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in note 7 to this chapter". If 591140 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 591140: common questions
What is HS code 591140?
HS code 591140 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in note 7 to this chapter : Straining cloth of a kind used in oilpresses or the like, including that of human hair". The first two digits (59) are the chapter — Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics — and digits 3-4 (5911) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 591140?
Common products classified under 591140 include straining cloth, oil press filter cloth, filter press cloth, filtration fabric, cheesecloth, oil filter bag and similar items matching straining cloth of a kind used in oilpresses or…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 591140?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 591140 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (591140) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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