Polyester Cap Ply Cord Fabric for Steel Belts from Japan
Special narrow-width high tenacity polyester cord fabric used as cap/overlay ply above steel belts in high-performance passenger tires. HTS 5902.20.00.00 covers all polyester tire cord fabrics including those for cap ply applications. Provides circumferential reinforcement and belt edge protection.
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
• Cap ply fabric often narrower width; still 5902.20 if tire cord construction
• Provide tire engineer specifications showing cap ply end use
• Common error: classifying as narrow woven fabric under 5806