Chapter 59 · Impregnated or coated textile fabrics · Section 11
HS Code 5911.40
Filtering or straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses or the like, including that of human hair
Heading 5911: Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in note 8 to this chapter
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 5911.40
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5911.40.01 |
Weighing 650 g/m2 or more > Filtering or straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses or the like, including that of human hair |
8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 81% | m2, kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 5911.40
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 5911 40 00 | Filtering or straining cloth of a kind used in oil-presses or the like, including that of human hair | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 5911.40
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 5911 40 00 00 | Filtering or straining cloth of a kind used in oil-presses or the like, including that of human hair | UK duty & VAT → |
| 5911 40 00 10 | Non-wovens, consisting of poly(ethylene terephthalate) spun bonded media: -in the piece, cut to length or simply cut to rectangular (including square) shape, -of weight of 160 g/m² or more but not more than 300 g/m², -with a filtration efficiency of class L or better (according to DIN 60335-2-69), -pleatable, with or without following treatments: -a coating or covering with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), -a coating with aluminium particles, -a coating of phosphorous based flame retardants, -a nano fiber coating of a polyamide, a polyurethane or a fluorine-containing polymer -an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) membrane | UK duty & VAT → |
| 5911 40 00 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 5911
The subheadings immediately before and after 5911.40 in chapter 59.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 5911.40.
What is HS code 5911.40?
HS code 5911.40 covers: Filtering or straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses or the like, including that of human hair. It belongs to chapter 59 (Impregnated or coated textile fabrics) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 5911.40?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: 8%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 5911.40?
The UK extends 5911.40 to 3 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 5911400000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.