Seamed Fourdrinier Wire Cloth for Papermaking
This is a seamed endless band made from fine copper wire mesh with 100 wires per lineal centimeter, designed specifically for Fourdrinier papermaking machines. The mesh forms a continuous paper web during the papermaking process. As a woven cloth of copper, 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 for papermaking
Textile fabrics used in papermaking machines are classified in heading 5911, which may apply if the product is not predominantly metal.
If the mesh is presented as a part of a papermaking machine
Parts of machinery for making paper are classified in heading 8439, which may apply if the mesh is an integral component of the machine.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly indicate the seamed construction and wire density in the commercial invoice to facilitate customs clearance
• Ensure the product is classified as a woven cloth of copper, not as a machine part
• Verify if the product qualifies for duty-free entry under a free trade agreement
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