Greige Polyester Tire Ply Cord Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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