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