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Dri-Weave 480 Papermaker's Forming Fabric from Germany

This is an endless polyester monofilament forming fabric weighing 480 g/m², designed for the wet end of paper machines to form the paper sheet from pulp slurry. It features a multi-layer weave for high retention and drainage efficiency, specifically classified under HTS 5911.31.0080 as a technical textile fabric for papermaking weighing less than 650 g/m². The fabric's linking devices allow for easy installation on paper machines.

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 certification below 650 g/m² with lab test reports to avoid reclassification to higher weight subheadings

Include machine-specific technical specs and end-use declaration to confirm papermaking application per Chapter 59 Note 8

Ensure documentation proves endless or linking device construction; bulk rolls without fittings may shift to 5911.90