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
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
• 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