Polyester Tire Cord Fabric 1200D×1200D from China
Woven fabric from 1200 denier high tenacity polyester yarn with specific twist for tire reinforcement, used in passenger car tire plies. Classified under HTS 5902.20.00.00 due to its composition of polyester high tenacity tire cord yarn and construction optimized for rubber penetration and adhesion. Essential component in modern radial tire manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include engineering data sheets showing fabric construction (ends per inch, twist multiplier) proving tire cord specifications
• Watch for re-classification if fabric weight exceeds typical tire cord parameters
• Label rolls clearly with HTS code and yarn specifications