Dryer felts and dryer fabrics
Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in note 8 to this chapter: > Textile fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in papermaking or similar machines (for example, for pulp or asbestos-cement): > Weighing 650 g/m2 or more > Dryer felts and dryer fabrics
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 5911.32.00.20
Polyester Dryer Fabric for Paper Machines
An endless polyester textile fabric designed specifically for use as a dryer section in paper production machines, weighing over 650 g/m². It facilitates the drying of paper webs by allowing steam and heat transfer while supporting the sheet. Classified under HTS 5911.32.00.20 as a dryer fabric for papermaking machines per note 8 to chapter 59.
Synthetic Dryer Felt for Pulp Processing
A heavy synthetic fiber dryer felt, endless and fitted with linking devices, weighing more than 650 g/m², used in pulp drying machines similar to papermaking. It withstands high temperatures and moisture in industrial drying processes. Fits HTS 5911.32.00.20 for dryer felts in pulp or similar machines.
Seamless Dryer Canvas for Tissue Paper Production
Seamless heavy woven dryer canvas exceeding 650 g/m², engineered for high-speed tissue paper drying machines. Provides uniform drying and sheet support without seams for hygiene. HTS 5911.32.00.20 covers such dryer fabrics for papermaking.
High-Temp Dryer Fabric for Kraft Paper Machines
Heat-resistant dryer fabric made from specialized synthetic yarns, over 650 g/m², endless for kraft paper dryer sections. Endures extreme temperatures in heavy paper production. Precisely matches HTS 5911.32.00.20 for dryer fabrics.
Needle-Punched Dryer Felt for Corrugated Paper
Needle-punched synthetic dryer felt, weighing 700+ g/m², fitted with pin seams for corrugated paper machine dryers. Offers durability and moisture management in demanding environments. HTS 5911.32.00.20 designation for such papermaking dryer felts.
Multi-Layer Dryer Screen for Paperboard Production
Multi-layer synthetic dryer screen fabric exceeding 650 g/m², endless design for paperboard drying cylinders. Provides optimal airflow and sheet stabilization. Classifies in HTS 5911.32.00.20 as technical dryer fabric for papermaking.
Hydrophilic Dryer Fabric for Wet Paper Drying
Specially treated hydrophilic dryer fabric over 650 g/m² for efficient moisture removal in wet paper sections of machines. Endless with seamed edges for continuous operation. HTS 5911.32.00.20 applies to these dryer fabrics.