Synthetic Blend Press Felt for Corrugated Paper Production from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include end-use statements from buyers specifying paper machine integration
• Certify blend composition to prevent fiber content disputes
• Pitfall: bulk shipments misclassified as chapter 56 felts without machine-fit proof