Formex Papermaking Wire Cloth
An endless woven textile fabric designed for high-speed papermaking machines, weighing under 650 g/m², used as a forming wire to support pulp slurry during paper sheet formation. This technical textile is critical for the wet end of paper machines, providing the necessary support and drainage for efficient sheet formation. It falls under tariff item 5911.31.00 as a textile product of a kind used for technical purposes in paper-making machines.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wire cloth weighs 650 g/m² or more
Heavier forming wires fall under a different tariff item within the same subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the product correctly as a forming wire for papermaking, not as a general textile, to ensure the correct duty rate applies
• Keep documentation showing the fabric's end-use in paper machines and its weight per square meter for CBSA verification
• Consider consulting a customs broker familiar with textile classifications to avoid delays
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