Other
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 > Other
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 5911.32.00.80
Press Felts for Paper Machines
Heavy-duty endless textile felts designed for the press section of papermaking machines, weighing over 650 g/m², used to dewater paper web under high pressure. These felts are woven from synthetic fibers like polyester and fitted with linking devices for seamless installation. Classified under HTS 5911.32.0080 as technical textile felts for papermaking machines exceeding the weight threshold.
Forming Fabrics for Pulp Machines
Endless woven synthetic fabrics weighing more than 650 g/m², fitted with pin seams for use in pulp forming sections of paper production machines. They support wet pulp mat formation and drainage. Meets HTS 5911.32.0080 criteria for heavy papermaking or similar machine textiles.
Monofilament Press Fabrics for Tissue Paper Machines
Endless monofilament fabrics >650 g/m² with seam links for press sections in tissue paper production machines, optimized for high water removal. Synthetic construction for hygiene. HTS 5911.32.0080 as other heavy papermaking textiles.
Pin Seam Pulp Felts Weighing 800 g/m²
Pin-seam endless felts at 800 g/m² for pulp dewatering in similar machines to papermaking, durable synthetic weave. Essential for industrial pulp processing. Classed in HTS 5911.32.0080 as other heavy technical fabrics.
Heavy Dewatering Felts for Paper Presses
Specialized multi-layer felts over 650 g/m² for high-pressure dewatering in paper machine presses, endless with clipper seam links. Made from monofilament polyester for durability. HTS 5911.32.0080 covers these as 'other' heavy technical papermaking fabrics.
Seamless Linked Felts for Asbestos-Cement Sheets
Robust felts weighing 700+ g/m², endless or with pintle wire links, for machines producing asbestos-cement sheets similar to papermaking processes. Engineered for abrasive environments. Fits 'other' category in HTS 5911.32.0080 for heavy technical fabrics.
Heavy Multi-Axial Felts for Paperboard Production
Multi-axial layered felts over 650 g/m², fitted with linking devices for paperboard machine presses, enhancing board quality via superior dewatering. Technical textile per note 8. HTS 5911.32.0080 for other heavy variants.