Polyester Filter Press Cloth from Japan
A woven polyester textile fabric designed for use in filter presses to separate solids from liquids in industrial processes. It falls under HTS 5911.90.00.80 as a technical textile product specified in note 8 to chapter 59 for industrial filtration applications. The fabric's high tensile strength and permeability make it ideal for demanding separation tasks.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weave and weight meet technical specifications for note 8 classification; provide end-use certification for filtration to avoid reclassification; ensure documentation shows industrial use only, not apparel