Japan HS CodeHS Code 591131: Textile fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in papermaking or similar machines (for example, for pulp or asbestoscement) : Weighing less than 650 g/m² in Japan
What is HS Code 591131 in Japan
Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), HS Code 591131 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Textile fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in papermaking or similar machines (for example, for pulp or asbestoscement) : Weighing less than 650 g/m². This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Japan extends classifications to 9 digits under its national tariff system. 591131 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 59: Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use, Heading 5911: Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in note 7 to this chapter.
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Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)
In Japan, HS 591131 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.
Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)
Local name 実行関税率表
Digits 9
Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/
Top Trading Product of HS Code 5911
Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 5911
1 591190: Other $156.0M2 591140: Straining cloth of a kind used in oilpresses or the like, including that of human hair $12.0M3 591120: Bolting cloth, whether or not made up $11.8MFigures shown for 2025.
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1 591190: Other $164.7M2 591140: Straining cloth of a kind used in oilpresses or the like, including that of human hair $49.3M3 591132: Textile fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in papermaking or similar machines (for example, for pulp or asbestoscement) : Weighing 650 g/m² or more $30.1MFigures shown for 2025.
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HS Code 591131000
Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in Note 8 to this Chapter > -- Weighing less than 650 g/m2
HS Code 591131010
Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in Note 8 to this Chapter > Weighing less than 650 g/㎡ > 1 Endless felts for paper-making
HS Code 591131021
Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in Note 8 to this Chapter > Weighing less than 650 g/㎡ > (1) Of cotton
HS Code 591131029
Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in Note 8 to this Chapter > Weighing less than 650 g/㎡ > (2) Other
HS Code 591110
Textile fabrics, felt and feltlined woven fabrics, coated, covered or laminated with rubber, leather or other material, of a kind used for card clothing, and similar fabrics of a kind used for other technical purposes, including narrow fabrics made of velvet impregnated with rubber, for covering weaving spindles (weaving beams)
HS Code 591120
Bolting cloth, whether or not made up
HS Code 591132
Textile fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in papermaking or similar machines (for example, for pulp or asbestoscement) : Weighing 650 g/m² or more
HS Code 591140
Straining cloth of a kind used in oilpresses or the like, including that of human hair
HS Code 591190
Other
HS Code 590110
Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 591131 in Japan?
HS code 591131 covers Textile fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in papermaking or similar machines (for example, for pulp or asbestoscement) : Weighing less than 650 g/m² in Japan. It sits in Chapter 59 (Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use), Heading 5911 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Japan HS / Statistical Code.
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