Polyester Press Felt for Papermaking from Germany
Needle-punched polyester felt, endless with pin seams, weighing less than 650 g/m², used in paper machine press sections for water extraction. HTS 5911.31.00 covers such technical felts for papermaking machines as defined in note 8.
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
• Document felt weight, permeability, and press section application to support classification
• Use ISO certifications for quality to facilitate customs clearance for industrial textiles
• Prevent errors by specifying 'endless fitted with linking devices' in commercial invoices