AstenJohnson 9030MD Press Felt from Germany
A synthetic press felt weighing 620 g/m² used in the press section of paper machines to dewater the paper web through mechanical compression. Composed of base fabric with batt fibers, it's endless with pin-seam linking for papermaking machines, fitting HTS 5911.31.0080 criteria. Meets technical specifications in Chapter 59 Note 8 for pulp processing equipment.
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
• Provide seam type and installation specs to prove 'fitted with linking devices' status required for 5911.31 classification
• Conduct independent weight verification; contamination or moisture can affect gram/m² measurement at customs
• Avoid misdeclaration as clothing felts (5902); include papermachine compatibility certificates