Rubber Velvet for Machinery Pads
Velvet fabric impregnated with rubber, used as anti-slip pads in textile presses to enhance grip and stability. This product combines the soft surface of velvet with the friction properties of rubber, making it ideal for machinery applications. It falls under tariff item 5911.10.00 as a narrow technical fabric for machinery use, per Note 8 to Chapter 59.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
PGA flags
No agency flag on this HTS number in the CBSA Single Window matching criteria.
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the velvet is coated with rubber but not impregnated
Rubberized textile fabrics under heading 59.06 may apply if the rubber is applied as a coating rather than impregnation.
If the pads are for general machinery use rather than textile presses
Other technical textile products for machinery use may be classified under this item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the velvet is impregnated with rubber and not merely coated, as impregnation is a key criterion for this classification
• Provide technical specifications and intended use documentation to support the classification
• Be aware that CBSA may request samples for verification of the rubber content and textile composition
Related Products under Tariff item 5911.10.00
Coated Narrow Fabric for Tensioners
A narrow fabric coated with other material for use in yarn tensioners, providing friction control in textile machinery. It is a textile fabric coated with other material for technical purposes, classifiable under 5911.10.00.
Commercial Web Press Rubber Blanket
A rubberized blanket designed for high-speed web offset printing presses, featuring a multi-layer rubber construction over a woven textile scrim. It is coated with rubber and used for technical purposes in printing machinery, making it classifiable under tariff item 5911.10.00.
Felt-Lined Rubber Fabric for Carders
Felt-lined fabric coated with rubber for carder rollers in wool processing, enhancing fiber pickup. It is a felt-lined woven fabric coated with rubber for technical use, classifiable under 5911.10.00.
Laminated Felt for Damping Strips
Rubber-laminated felt strips for vibration damping in looms, used for technical purposes in textile machinery. It is a felt fabric laminated with rubber, classifiable under 5911.10.00 as a technical textile product.
Laminated Technical Fabric for Beam Covering
Woven fabric laminated with plastic film for protecting weaving beams from damage, with a visible lamination bond. It is a textile fabric laminated with plastic for technical purposes, classifiable under 5911.10.00.
Leather-Coated Fabric for Industrial Filters
Woven fabric coated with leather for dust filtration in textile mills, providing abrasion resistance. It is a textile fabric coated with leather for technical purposes, classifiable under 5911.10.00.