SSB Forming Fabric - 900 g/m²

Shoe-Strand-Base (SSB) endless forming fabric at 900 g/m² for press sections transitioning to forming. High modulus yarns for extended life. HTS 5911.32.0030 for heavy paper machine fabrics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.8%+35.0%38.8%
🇲🇽Mexico3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇨🇦Canada3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇩🇪Germany3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇯🇵Japan3.8%+10.0%13.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5911.40.01.00Higher: 43% vs 38.8%

If asbestos-cement variant

Heading 5911.40 exclusively for asbestos-cement machine fabrics.

5603.94Lower: 10% vs 38.8%

If non-woven impregnated fabric

Impregnated non-wovens classify under 5603, not woven technicals.

5910.00.10Higher: 39% vs 38.8%

If press fabric adaptation

Press section fabrics often fall to 5910 if primarily for dewatering.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify SSB design in commercial invoices for CBP review

Avoid over-declaring width; affects duty calculations indirectly

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