Press Felts for Paper Machines from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify weight certification (≥650 g/m²) and papermaking end-use via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification
• Provide machine compatibility documentation; common pitfall is mislabeling as general industrial fabric
• Ensure linking devices are noted in invoices for proper technical use validation