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650+ g/m² Synthetic Paper Forming Wire

A multi-layer synthetic monofilament forming wire fabric, weighing over 650 g/m², designed as an endless belt for the wet end of paper machines to support sheet formation. It is a textile product of a kind used for technical purposes in papermaking, specifically covered by heading 59.11 and tariff item 5911.32.00.

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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5911.31.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric weighs less than 650 g/m²

Tariff item 5911.31.00 covers similar technical textile products for papermaking but with a lower weight threshold.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the fabric is classified as a textile product for technical use under heading 59.11, not as machinery parts

• Provide a detailed product description and weight per square metre to the CBSA to support the classification

• Consider applying for a ruling in advance if the end-use is not clear

Related Products under Tariff item 5911.32.00

Asbestos-Free Paper Machine Wire Cloth 700 g/m²

An asbestos-free synthetic woven wire cloth fabric exceeding 700 g/m², endless with seam links, used in paper machine forming sections for pulp or asbestos-cement applications. It qualifies as a technical textile under heading 59.11, specifically for heavy papermaking fabrics over 650 g/m².

Heavy Papermaker's Press Felt

An endless woven textile felt designed for the press section of paper machines, weighing over 650 g/m² to withstand high pressures during water extraction. It is a textile article of a kind used for technical purposes in papermaking, classified under heading 59.11 and specifically tariff item 5911.32.00 for heavy fabrics.

Heavy Press Section Seam Felt for Papermaking

A seamless or seam-linked heavy felt over 650 g/m² for high-pressure press nips in paper machines, facilitating water removal from the paper web. It is a technical textile product of heading 59.11, specifically classified under tariff item 5911.32.00 for heavy papermaking fabrics.

Heavyweight Press Felt for Tissue Paper Production

A specialized endless press felt over 650 g/m² with linking pins for tissue paper machine presses, optimizing water removal in delicate webs. It is a technical textile of heading 59.11, classified under tariff item 5911.32.00 for heavy papermaking fabrics.

High-Pressure Press Felt for Newsprint Machines

A robust endless felt from synthetic fibers, 650+ g/m², with advanced linking for extreme pressure in newsprint paper presses. It is engineered for maximum water removal and qualifies as a technical textile under heading 59.11, specifically tariff item 5911.32.00.

High-Temp Dryer Fabric for Kraft Paper Machines

A heat-resistant dryer fabric made from specialized synthetic yarns, over 650 g/m², endless for kraft paper dryer sections. It endures extreme temperatures in heavy paper production and is classified under heading 59.11, specifically tariff item 5911.32.00.