Polyester Paper Forming Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight is below 650 g/m² with lab certification to confirm HTS 5911.31.00.30 classification
• Provide machine-specific documentation proving use in papermaking to avoid reclassification as general industrial fabric
• Ensure linking devices or endless configuration details are documented, as these define technical use per chapter note 8