Unbleached Polyester Filter Cloth Fabric

Heavy unbleached polyester filter fabric weighing 210 g/m², 95% non-textured filaments in plain weave. Falls under HTS 5407.61.99.15 as other woven >170 g/m², unbleached, used in industrial filtration despite end-use. Not classified by function but by fiber/weave specs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5911.40.01.00Lower: 43% vs 49.9%

If specifically for filtration machinery

Textile fabrics for technical machinery uses like filters classify in 5911.

5407Same rate: 49.9%

If textured yarn version

Textured polyester filter cloths use 5407.62 subheading.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 49.9%

If plastic-coated for impermeability

Plastic-coated filter fabrics shift to plastics chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

End-use statements irrelevant for classification; focus on fiber content and weight lab reports

Declare as 'other woven' not technical textile unless meeting specific Chapter 59 criteria

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