Polyester Press Felt for Papermaking from Japan
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 — 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 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