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Polypropylene Cord Rubber Sheathed from Germany

Braided polypropylene cord sheathed in rubber for automotive weatherstripping and tool handles. Under HTS 5604.90.90.00 for rubber-sheathed textile cord, offering grip and sealing properties. Sheath must be naked-eye visible.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Document sheath thickness (>0.1mm typically qualifies as visible) for audits

Separate from tire cord (Chapter 40) by noting non-reinforcement end-use