Dipped Polyester Tire Cord Fabric for Truck Tires
Dipped polyester tire cord fabric made from high tenacity polyester yarn, treated with an RFL (resorcinol formaldehyde latex) dip to improve adhesion to rubber in tire construction. This product is used in commercial truck tire plies and falls under tariff item 5902.20.00 as tire cord fabric of high tenacity yarn of polyesters.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is made of nylon or other polyamides instead of polyester
Tariff item 5902.10.00 covers tire cord fabric of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides.
If the fabric is made of viscose rayon
Tariff item 5902.90.00 covers tire cord fabric of high tenacity yarn of viscose rayon.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is classified as tire cord fabric of high tenacity polyester yarn; the RFL dip does not change the tariff classification
• Provide a detailed product description and technical specifications (e.g
• yarn denier, twist) to the CBSA to support the classification
• Verify if the fabric qualifies for preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement by providing a valid certificate of origin
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