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Nylon Press Felt with Seam Links from Japan

A heavy-duty nylon endless felt over 650 g/m² fitted with seam linking devices for seamless installation in paper machine press sections. Classified under HTS 5911.32.00.10 due to its specialized use in dewatering during papermaking. The construction withstands high moisture and mechanical stress.

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

• Include seam specification and weight test reports; ensure declaration matches papermaking end-use; watch for undervaluation penalties on industrial textiles