Forming Fabrics for Pulp Machines
Endless woven synthetic forming fabrics for pulp machines, weighing over 650 g/m² and fitted with pin seams. These fabrics support wet pulp mat formation and drainage in the forming section of paper production machinery. They are classified under tariff item 5911.32.00 as technical textile products specified in 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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric weighs less than 650 g/m²
This sibling tariff item covers similar endless or linked textile fabrics for paper-making machines but with a lower weight threshold.
If the fabric is not endless and lacks linking devices
Technical textile products of Note 8 that do not meet the endless or linked condition fall under this residual heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is presented as an endless loop or with pin seams, as this confirms its classification as a technical textile for paper-making machinery
• Declare the weight per square metre accurately, as the 650 g/m² threshold determines the applicable tariff item
• Keep documentation showing the synthetic fibre composition and industrial end-use to support the classification
Related Products under Tariff item 5911.32.00
650+ g/m² Synthetic Paper Forming Wire
A multi-layer synthetic monofilament forming wire fabric weighing over 650 g/m², endless for use on the wet end of a paper machine to form sheets. It is a textile product for technical uses, specifically of a kind used in paper-making machines, as described in Note 8 to Chapter 59.
Asbestos-Free Paper Machine Wire Cloth 700 g/m²
A synthetic woven wire cloth fabric exceeding 700 g/m², endless with seam links, for paper machine forming sections in asbestos-cement or pulp applications. It is a textile product for technical uses under Note 8 to Chapter 59, specifically for paper-making or similar machines.
Cylinder Mold Cover Fabric - 780 g/m²
A specialized endless fabric weighing 780 g/m² for cylinder mold covers in traditional paper machines. It provides uniform sheet formation on rotating molds, a critical function in paper production. Classified under 5911.32.00 as a technical textile for paper-making machines.
Heavy Dewatering Felts for Paper Presses
Heavy dewatering felts for paper press sections, weighing over 650 g/m² and made from monofilament polyester. These multi-layer felts are endless and fitted with clipper seam links, designed for high-pressure water removal in papermaking machinery. They qualify as technical textiles under Note 8 to Chapter 59.
Heavy-Duty Polyamide Paper Screen - 950 g/m²
A polyamide endless fabric weighing 950 g/m², fitted with linking devices for high-speed paper forming. It provides excellent water drainage and particle retention in pulp processing. This product is classified under 5911.32.00 as a technical textile for paper-making.
Heavy Multi-Axial Felts for Paperboard Production
Heavy multi-axial felts for paperboard production, weighing over 650 g/m² and fitted with linking devices. These multi-axial layered felts are used in paperboard machine presses to enhance board quality through superior dewatering. They are classified as technical textiles under Note 8 to Chapter 59.