Industrial Hose Reinforcement Viscose Fabric from China
Woven fabric utilizing high tenacity viscose rayon yarn for reinforcing rubber hoses in industrial applications like hydraulic systems. It qualifies for HTS 5408.10.00.00 as a woven fabric derived from high tenacity viscose rayon, per chapter 54 provisions excluding only tow materials. The high tenacity ensures resistance to pressure and abrasion.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
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
• Document end-use as hose reinforcement but classify primarily on yarn type; avoid bundling with rubber components to prevent set classification; test for compliance with flat fabric definition if applicable