Voith Fabrics TriFoam 550 Dryer Screen from Japan
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 — 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
• 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