Papermaker's Wet Press Felt from Japan
Specialized wet press section felt with batt-on-base construction, endless, under 650 g/m² for shoe presses in paper machines. HTS 5911.31.00 for technical papermaking felts.
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
• Detail batt fiber composition and base mesh specs for customs verification
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent chapter 57 floor covering misclassification
• Use advance classification rulings for hybrid felt-fabric products