Viscose Rayon High Tenacity Tire Cord Yarn Impregnated with RFL from Japan
High tenacity viscose rayon yarn impregnated with resorcinol-formaldehyde-latex (RFL) dip for adhesion in rubber tire reinforcement. HTS 5604.90.20.00 applies as coated viscose rayon yarn for industrial use, with impregnation visible per chapter notes, unlike plain rayon in 5403.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include RFL impregnation certificates and adhesion test results for tire cord verification
• Label as 'high tenacity' with denier specs; viscose content must be confirmed via lab analysis