Press felts
Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in note 8 to this chapter: > Textile fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in papermaking or similar machines (for example, for pulp or asbestos-cement): > Weighing less than 650 g/m2 > Press felts
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 5911.31.00.10
Polyester Press Felt for Paper Machines
An endless polyester textile felt designed specifically for the press section of paper manufacturing machines, weighing under 650 g/m². It supports water removal from paper stock under high pressure, classified under HTS 5911.31.00.10 as a technical papermaking press felt per note 8 to chapter 59.
Nylon Press Felt for High-Pressure Paper Presses
A durable nylon-based endless felt fitted with linking devices for press sections in high-speed paper machines, under 650 g/m². It facilitates dewatering in papermaking, fitting HTS 5911.31.00.10 for lightweight technical press felts as defined in chapter 59.
Synthetic Blend Press Felt for Corrugated Paper Production
Endless synthetic blend (polyester/nylon) felt for presses in corrugated paperboard machines, weighing less than 650 g/m² with linking devices. Used for moisture extraction in papermaking processes, under HTS 5911.31.00.10 per technical textile note.
Single-Layer Polyester Press Felt for Fine Paper Machines
Lightweight single-layer endless polyester press felt under 650 g/m² for fine paper production presses. It ensures smooth water removal without marking, classified in HTS 5911.31.00.10 for papermaking technical textiles.
Batt-on-Mesh Press Felt for Newsprint Machines
Hybrid batt-on-mesh polyester endless felt weighing <650 g/m², fitted for high-volume newsprint paper press sections. Provides durability and efficient dewatering, under HTS 5911.31.00.10 for papermaking felts.
Seamless Endless Press Felt for Tissue Paper Presses
Seamless endless polyester press felt under 650 g/m² for delicate tissue paper machine presses. Optimized for minimal marking on thin papers, per HTS 5911.31.00.10 technical classification.
High-Permeability Press Felt for Coated Paper Production
Special high-permeability endless felt <650 g/m² with linking pins for coated paper press sections. Ensures even dewatering without fiber pickup, classified HTS 5911.31.00.10.
Pin-Seamed Press Felt for Recycled Paper Machines
Pin-seamed endless press felt from recycled synthetics, under 650 g/m² for recycled content paper presses. Handles contaminants effectively, under HTS 5911.31.00.10.
Double-Layer Press Felt for Specialty Paper Presses
Double-layer construction endless felt <650 g/m² fitted for specialty paper (e.g., filter paper) machine presses. Balances support and drainage, HTS 5911.31.00.10.
Antibacterial Press Felt for Hygienic Paper Products
Endless press felt <650 g/m² with antibacterial treatment for sanitary paper product machines. Prevents microbial growth in presses, per HTS 5911.31.00.10 technical specs.