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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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