Polyester Press Felt for Paper Machines from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify weight certification below 650 g/m² and endless/fitted design via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification
• Ensure documentation proves papermaking end-use to qualify under chapter 59 note 8
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as general industrial fabric leads to audits