Dipped Polyester Tire Cord Fabric for Truck Tires from China
High tenacity polyester cord fabric that has been RFL (resorcinol formaldehyde latex) dipped for enhanced rubber adhesion, used in commercial truck tire plies. HTS 5902.20.00.00 applies to the undipped tire cord fabric of polyester; dipping is a post-weaving treatment not affecting base classification. Provides dimensional stability under heavy load conditions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
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
• Distinguish between pre-dipped fabric (5902.20) and post-dipping treatments; provide dip formulation certificates if questioned
• Common issue: incorrect declaration of treatment weight affecting perceived classification
• Ensure proper MSDS for any chemical treatments