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Dri-Weave 480 Papermaker's Forming Fabric

Dri-Weave 480 Papermaker's Forming Fabric, an endless polyester monofilament forming fabric weighing 480 g/m², designed for the wet end of paper machines to form the paper sheet from pulp slurry. It features a multi-layer weave for high retention and drainage, meeting the requirements of tariff item 5911.31.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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5911.32.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric weighs 650 g/m² or more

This item covers similar forming fabrics with a higher weight.

5911.90.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is used for technical purposes other than paper-making

Other technical textile products fall under this heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the fabric is endless or fitted with linking devices, as per Note 8

• Declare the weight per square metre (480 g/m²) and the multi-layer weave construction

• Keep technical documentation for CBSA to verify its use in paper-making machines

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