Polyester High Tenacity Tire Cord Fabric 1200D/2 from Germany
This is a woven tire cord fabric made from high tenacity polyester yarn, specifically designed for use in radial tire reinforcement. It falls under HTS 5902.20.00.00 as it is tire cord fabric of high tenacity yarn of polyesters, meeting the strength and construction requirements for tire carcasses. The fabric's open weave and twist configuration provide optimal adhesion to rubber compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify yarn denier and tenacity specifications meet high tenacity criteria (>7 g/denier); provide mill test certificates confirming polyester composition and tire cord construction
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as general polyester woven fabric without tire-specific documentation