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U.S. imports of papermaking textile fabrics & felts, 650 g/m² or more (HS 591132) totaled $10.4M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Papermaking Textile Fabrics & Felts, 650 g/m² or More paid $581K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $4.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Papermaking Textile Fabrics & Felts, 650 g/m² or More imports of $10.4M in April 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $11.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHeavier-weight endless or link-fitted textile fabrics and felts at or above 650 g/m² serve the most demanding positions on paper and board machines, where greater mass provides the structural rigidity needed in high-speed press and dryer sections. The US schedule breaks this heading into press felts (5911320010), dryer felts and dryer fabrics (5911320020), Fourdrinier cloth (5911320030), and other fabrics (5911320080). Canada and Mexico together account for the top two supplier positions, while Germany and Finland reflect European engineering leadership in high-performance paper machine clothing.
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CBP may weigh fabric samples at the port of entry or request laboratory testing to confirm whether a shipment falls above or below the 650 g/m² threshold. Importers should retain manufacturer test reports showing areal weight per square meter to support classification and avoid reclassification disputes.
Press felts (5911320010) are needled or woven structures designed to absorb water under mechanical pressure in the wet press section, while dryer fabrics (5911320020) are open-weave structures engineered for heat and airflow in the dryer section. The functional design and fiber composition differ substantially, and manufacturers' technical datasheets are the primary evidence for correct subheading assignment.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $4.6M | $1.5M | -$3.1M |
| MEXICO | $1.5M | $3.1M | +$1.6M |
| GERMANY | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $499K | -- | -$499K |
| JAPAN | $477K | -- | -$477K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5911320020 | DRYER FELTS AND DRYER FABRICS WEIGHING GT=650 G/M2 | $4.5M | 13.79% | $114K |
| 5911320080 | TEX FAB/FELT, WEIGHING GT=650 G/M2, NESOI | $3.1M | 14.19% | $310K |
| 5911320010 | PRESS FELTS WEIGHING 650 G/M2 OR MORE | $1.5M | 13.80% | $122K |
| 5911320030 | TEX FAB/FELTS, WGH GT= 650 G/M2, FOURDRINIER CLOTH | $1.3M | 13.80% | $35K |
DRYER FELTS AND DRYER FABRICS WEIGHING GT=650 G/M2
TEX FAB/FELT, WEIGHING GT=650 G/M2, NESOI
PRESS FELTS WEIGHING 650 G/M2 OR MORE
TEX FAB/FELTS, WGH GT= 650 G/M2, FOURDRINIER CLOTH
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5911320000 | TEXTILE FABRICS ETC, PAPERMAKING, 650 G/M2 OR MORE | $5.6M |
TEXTILE FABRICS ETC, PAPERMAKING, 650 G/M2 OR MORE
107.0K m2
TEXTILE PRODUCTS ETC FOR TECHNICAL USES NESOI
HS 591190
TEXTILE FABRICS, IMPREGN ETC NESOI, PLASTICS NESOI
HS 590390
TEXTILE FABRICS, IMPREGN ETC NESOI, POLYURETHANE
HS 590320
TIRE CORD FABRIC OF HIGH TENACITY YARN, POLYESTERS
HS 590220
TEXTILE FABRICS, IMPREGNATED ETC NESOI WITH PVC
HS 590310
TIRE CORD FABRIC OF HIGH TENACITY YARN, NYLON ETC
HS 590210
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $4.0M | $699K | -$3.3M |
| South Carolina | $2.0M | $1.3M | -$693K |
| Wisconsin | $478K | $2.1M | +$1.6M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $1.5M | $2.9M | +$1.4M |
| ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY | $2.1M | $872K | -$1.2M |
| CHESTER, PA | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |