RFL Dipped Nylon Tire Cord Fabric from China
Nylon high tenacity fabric pre-dipped with RFL adhesive system for direct tire building applications. The treatment enhances rubber penetration and vulcanization bonding. Classified under 5902.10.00.00 as the base remains polyamide tire cord fabric.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
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
• RFL dip doesn't change classification but document treatment process
• Ensure dip adds <5% weight to avoid coating classification issues
• Specify 'adhesive dip only' vs rubber/plastic coating in declarations