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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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