Dryer felts and dryer fabrics
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 > Dryer felts and dryer fabrics
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 5911.31.00.20
Synthetic Dryer Felt for Pulp Processing
A fitted synthetic felt with linking devices for dryer sections in pulp drying machines, under 650 g/m². It provides uniform support and moisture removal in continuous pulp production lines. Fits HTS 5911.31.00.20 as a technical dryer felt for similar machines to papermaking.
High-Permeability Dryer Canvas for Newsprint Machines
Woven synthetic canvas optimized for newsprint dryer sections, endless with pin seams, under 650 g/m². Enables efficient moisture evaporation in multi-cylinder dryers. HTS 5911.31.00.20 for papermaking dryer fabrics.
Polyester Dryer Fabric for Paper Machines
An endless woven polyester fabric designed specifically for use as a dryer section in paper production machines, weighing under 650 g/m². It facilitates the drying of paper webs by allowing steam escape and air permeability while supporting the sheet. Classified under HTS 5911.31.00.20 as a dryer fabric for papermaking machines per Note 8 to Chapter 59.
Nylon Dryer Screen for Asbestos-Cement Machines
Woven nylon endless screen weighing less than 650 g/m², used in dryer sections of asbestos-cement board production machines. It ensures even drying and sheet stability in high-heat environments. Covered by HTS 5911.31.00.20 for fabrics in similar machines like papermaking.
Monofilament Dryer Fabric for Tissue Paper Dryers
Endless monofilament polyester fabric under 650 g/m² for high-speed tissue paper dryer cylinders. Optimized for minimal marking and high air permeability in Yankee dryer setups. HTS 5911.31.00.20 applies to these papermaking dryer fabrics.
Seamless Dryer Belt for Kraft Paper Production
Seamless synthetic dryer belt weighing 480 g/m², fitted for linking in kraft paper machine dryers. Designed for durability under steam pressure and chemical exposure. Qualifies under HTS 5911.31.00.20 as lightweight dryer fabric for papermaking.
Composite Dryer Fabric for Corrugated Board Dryers
Multi-layer composite fabric blending polyester and nylon for corrugated board machine dryers, <650 g/m² endless. Provides strength and ventilation for wet board drying. Included in HTS 5911.31.00.20 as dryer fabric for similar machines.