Greige Polyester Tire Ply Cord Fabric from China
Undyed (greige) woven fabric from high tenacity polyester yarn specifically for tire body ply construction in passenger and light truck tires. Classified under HTS 5902.20.00.00 as tire cord fabric of polyesters before any dyeing or finishing operations. Standard construction provides uniform calendering for rubber stock integration.
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
• Greige fabric maintains 5902 classification even if customer dyes post-import; document original tire cord specs
• Pitfall: classifying dyed versions under apparel fabric headings
• Use specific 'tire cord fabric' description on commercial invoice