Synthetic Forming Fabric for Tissue Paper Production from Japan
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.
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
• Label clearly as 'paper machine clothing' with end-use statement to prevent confusion with apparel textiles
• Test and document fabric permeability and weight to support <650 g/m² classification
• Check for anti-dumping duties on synthetic technical fabrics from certain origins