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High Tenacity Polyester Tire Cord Yarn 1200 Denier from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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