High Tenacity Polyester Tire Cord Yarn 1200 Denier from China
This multifilament polyester yarn, with 1200 denier (>920 decitex) and twist exceeding 5 turns per meter, is engineered for high strength applications like tire reinforcement. It falls under HTS 5402.20.30.70 as high tenacity polyester single yarn, multifilament with specified twist, not for retail sale. Used primarily in radial tire manufacturing for optimal adhesion to rubber compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify denier exceeds 920 and twist ≥5 turns/m with lab testing; provide mill certificates for high tenacity proof
• Ensure not 'put up for retail sale'—ship in industrial cones or beams to avoid reclassification