Albany International 640SS Seam Felt from Japan
Seamless-style press felt at 640 g/m² for high-speed paper machines, using synthetic batt on woven base with clipper seam linking. Designed for pulp dewatering in technical papermaking per HTS 5911.31.0080. Weight confirmed under 650 g/m² limit.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include seam strength test data; weak links may be viewed as non-fitted, risking 5911.90 reclassification
• Specify machine position (press/dryer) in entry docs to match Note 8 technical use definition
• Watch for weight variance from batt fiber density; dry weight basis required for customs