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Nylon Press Felt for High-Pressure Paper Presses

A durable nylon-based endless felt fitted with linking devices, weighing under 650 g/m², used for press sections in high-speed paper machines. This technical textile facilitates dewatering in papermaking and falls under 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 felt weighs 650 g/m² or more

Heavier technical felts for papermaking are classified under the sibling tariff item.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the felt is endless or fitted with linking devices, as required by heading 59.11

• Accurately declare the weight per square meter to ensure it is under 650 g/m²

• Keep technical documentation showing its use in high-speed paper machine press sections to support classification

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