Forming Fabrics for Pulp Machines from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)

Import Tips

Include lab test reports confirming weight and permeability specs for customs clearance

Avoid pitfalls by specifying 'endless or linked for papermaking' on commercial invoices

Check for anti-dumping duties on synthetic fiber content from certain origins