Synthetic Dryer Felt for Pulp Processing from Japan
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.
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 certificates proving pulp machine application to meet Note 8 technical use requirements
• Label with exact weight per m² and material composition (e.g
• % polyester/nylon) for accurate duty assessment
• Avoid misdeclaration as general filter fabric; specify dryer function to prevent shifts to other headings