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U.S. imports of papermaking textile fabrics & felts, under 650 g/m² (HS 591131) totaled $3.3M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataEndless or link-fitted textile fabrics and felts weighing less than 650 g/m² are critical consumable components in paper and pulp mill machinery, where they function as press felts, dryer fabrics, and Fourdrinier forming wires. The US tariff schedule subdivides this heading into press felts (5911310010), dryer felts and dryer fabrics (5911310020), Fourdrinier cloth (5911310030), and other fabrics (5911310080), reflecting the distinct mechanical roles each plays on the paper machine. Canada is the leading supplier, with Finland and Thailand also prominent — a supply profile shaped by proximity to North American paper mills and Scandinavian papermaking equipment expertise.
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To claim the Fourdrinier cloth subheading (5911310030), importers generally need technical specifications or a manufacturer's declaration confirming the fabric is designed for the forming section of a Fourdrinier paper machine. Fabrics lacking that specific end-use documentation default to the NESOI line (5911310080). A licensed customs broker can help structure the entry documentation.
Importers should verify current Section 301 exposure for fabrics sourced from certain countries, as technical textile products have been included in various Section 301 action lists. Duty liability can differ significantly by country of origin, so confirming origin and applicable measures before contracting is advisable.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $2.9M | $598K | -$2.3M |
| MEXICO | $27K | $622K | +$595K |
| FINLAND | $198K | -- | -$198K |
| COLOMBIA | -- | $152K | +$152K |
| NETHERLANDS | $6K | $105K | +$100K |
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