Polyester Tire Cord Monofilament

High-tenacity polyester monofilament <67 dtex, untwisted or <5 turns/m, bulk imported for tire reinforcement. HTS 5402.49.91.40 covers this as other synthetic low-twist monofilament yarn for industrial application.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5402.20Lower: 17.5% vs 43%

If high-tenacity, specific industrial grade

Certain high-tenacity synthetic yarns have dedicated subheadings.

5902.10.00.00Lower: 40.8% vs 43%

If impregnated with rubber post-import

Rubberized textile yarns for reinforcement become Chapter 59 products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include tenacity test reports (>8 g/denier typical for tire cord) for verification

Ship in large cones (>5kg) to affirm industrial, non-retail status

Avoid combining with rubber in sets, which could classify as Chapter 40 parts