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
15%
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
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