About HS Code 591131
This HS code covers lightweight textile fabrics and felts, weighing less than 650g/m², that are specifically designed for use in paper-making or similar continuous process machines. These materials are typically endless or fitted with linking devices, forming critical components in the paper production line for conveying, dewatering, and pressing pulp. Their lightweight nature is often suited for forming or dryer sections where precise handling and efficient moisture removal are paramount. Importers are primarily paper mills, pulp manufacturers, and other continuous process industries. Exporters are highly specialized technical textile manufacturers who engineer these fabrics for the demanding conditions of paper production, including resistance to chemicals, heat, and mechanical stress. The 'paper-making machines' and weight specification are key differentiators.
Products Under This Code
Lightweight paper machine forming fabrics, press felts (under 650g/m2), dryer screens (lightweight), pulp dewatering belts, non-woven fabrics for paper production, lightweight conveyor belts for wet processes
Real World Examples
Valmet Forming Fabrics, Voith Paper Machine Clothing, Albany International (lightweight fabrics), AstenJohnson (lightweight press felts), Xerium Technologies (now Andritz Fabrics and Rolls)
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with heavier paper-making fabrics (591132) if the weight specification is overlooked, or with general industrial conveyor belts (591000) if their specific application in paper machines is not identified.
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
Major importers include countries with large paper and pulp industries; specialized manufacturers in Europe and North America are key exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 591131?
HS code 591131 covers: Textiles; fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines, weighing less than 650g/m2. This HS code covers lightweight textile fabrics and felts, weighing less than 650g/m², that are specifically designed for use in paper-making or similar continuous process machines. These materials are typically endless or fitted with linking devices, forming critical components in the paper production line for conveying, dewatering, and pressing pulp. Their lightweight nature is often suited for forming or dryer sections where precise handling and efficient moisture removal are paramount. Importers are primarily paper mills, pulp manufacturers, and other continuous process industries. Exporters are highly specialized technical textile manufacturers who engineer these fabrics for the demanding conditions of paper production, including resistance to chemicals, heat, and mechanical stress. The 'paper-making machines' and weight specification are key differentiators.
What products fall under HS code 591131?
Lightweight paper machine forming fabrics, press felts (under 650g/m2), dryer screens (lightweight), pulp dewatering belts, non-woven fabrics for paper production, lightweight conveyor belts for wet processes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 591131?
Can be confused with heavier paper-making fabrics (591132) if the weight specification is overlooked, or with general industrial conveyor belts (591000) if their specific application in paper machines is not identified.
How is HS code 591131 structured?
HS code 591131 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (59) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (31) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.