Paper-forming 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 > Paper-forming 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 5911.31.00.30
Polyester Paper Forming Fabric
An endless polyester textile fabric weighing under 650 g/m², designed specifically for paper-making machines to form the wet paper web during production. It features precise weave patterns for optimal drainage and fiber support, classified under HTS 5911.31.00.30 as a paper-forming fabric per note 8 to chapter 59.
Nylon Forming Wire for Paper Machines
A fitted nylon textile fabric with linking devices, under 650 g/m², used as a forming wire in Fourdrinier paper machines to support pulp slurry formation. Its monofilament construction ensures durability and fine mesh for high-quality paper, fitting HTS 5911.31.00.30 for paper-forming fabrics.
Synthetic Forming Fabric for Tissue Paper Production
Endless synthetic blend fabric weighing less than 650 g/m², optimized for tissue and hygiene paper forming sections in modern paper machines. Provides excellent dewatering and sheet formation, classified in HTS 5911.31.00.30 as a technical paper-forming fabric.
Monofilament Polyester Paper Machine Cloth
High-tenacity monofilament polyester fabric, endless with linking devices, under 650 g/m² for the forming section of kraft paper machines. Engineered for abrasion resistance and precise fiber orientation, under HTS 5911.31.00.30.
Triple Layer Paper Forming Belt
Advanced triple-layer synthetic textile fabric weighing <650 g/m², endless design for high-speed paper forming in board and packaging paper production. Layered construction enhances wear life and formation quality, HTS 5911.31.00.30.
SSB Forming Fabric for Newsprint Machines
Single Seam Endless (SSB) polyester forming fabric under 650 g/m² for newsprint paper machines, featuring seamless construction for uniform paper formation. Meets technical requirements of HTS 5911.31.00.30 for paper-forming.
Fine Mesh Paper Forming Screen
Ultra-fine mesh synthetic fabric <650 g/m² with linking devices for premium printing paper forming sections. Provides superior fiber support and dewatering, classified HTS 5911.31.00.30.
Cylinder Forming Fabric for Paper Machines
Specialized fabric for cylinder paper machines, endless <650 g/m², used in traditional fine paper production. Designed for curved surface forming, HTS 5911.31.00.30.
Hybrid Synthetic Paper Forming Cloth
Hybrid polyester/nylon blend forming fabric <650 g/m² endless for multi-grade paper production. Combines strength and flexibility, HTS 5911.31.00.30.
High-Drainage Paper Forming Fabric
Engineered high-drainage synthetic fabric <650 g/m² for efficient water removal in paper forming. Features open weave pattern, HTS 5911.31.00.30.