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Voith Fabrics TriFoam 550 Dryer Screen from Germany

A polyester multi-layer dryer fabric weighing 540 g/m² for the dryer section of paper machines, facilitating steam and moisture transfer. Endless design with seam clips fits papermaking technical use under HTS 5911.31.0080. Excludes visible plastic coating per Chapter 59 exclusion notes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document permeability and air retention specs to distinguish from coated fabrics excluded under 5903 notes

• Use manufacturer datasheets showing paper machine compatibility to prevent shift to general industrial fabrics

• Check for FDA compliance if food-grade paper contact; affects labeling but not HTS classification