Brass Alloy Fourdrinier Papermaking Wire Mesh
This is a seamed Fourdrinier papermaking wire mesh made from a copper-zinc brass alloy, woven with a high density of 98 wires per centimeter. It is designed for use in the forming section of Fourdrinier paper machines, where its corrosion resistance and precise mesh structure support the paper web during production. As a woven cloth of copper alloy, it falls under tariff item 7419.80.90 as 'Other articles of copper.'
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3% | — | 3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3% | — | 3% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mesh is considered a textile product used in papermaking machinery
Textile felts and fabrics used in papermaking machines are classified in heading 5911, which may apply if the mesh is not predominantly metal.
If the mesh is presented as a part of a papermaking machine
Parts of machinery for making paper pulp, paper or paperboard are classified in heading 8439, which may apply if the mesh is an integral component of the machine.
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