Viscose Rayon High Tenacity Tire Cord Fabric from China
High strength woven fabric from viscose rayon high tenacity yarn used as reinforcement in tire manufacturing for radial ply construction. Classified under HTS 5408.10.00.00 due to its composition from high tenacity viscose rayon filaments, distinguishing it from standard woven artificial filament fabrics. It provides essential tensile properties for tire durability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain test reports proving high tenacity (typically >7 g/denier) for customs verification; ensure no impregnation that could reclassify under 5902; label as 'tire cord fabric' but classify based on yarn type first