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Heavy Newsprint Forming Fabric - 820 g/m²

A robust endless fabric weighing 820 g/m² for newsprint paper machine forming sections. It is designed for high-speed production with acid-resistant yarns to withstand demanding conditions. This product is classified under 5911.32.00 as a technical textile for paper-making.

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

This covers lighter technical fabrics for similar paper-making applications.

5911.90.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is not endless or is used for a different purpose

This heading covers other technical textile products not meeting the specific criteria.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the fabric is endless and weighs more than 650 g/m²

• Provide the weight per square metre and details on the acid-resistant yarns in your customs declaration

• Be prepared to show the fabric's specific use in newsprint forming sections

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