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Seamless Dryer Belt for Kraft Paper Production from Japan

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.

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 OEM machine model compatibility to prove technical papermaking use

• Weigh samples independently; customs often tests fabric grammage