Polyester Tire Cord Monofilament from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
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
• 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