Greige Polyester Tire Ply Cord Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.8%
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
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