Dipped Polyester Tire Cord Fabric from China
Polyester high tenacity tire cord fabric that has been dipped in adhesive for better rubber bonding, used in radial tire construction. Classified in HTS 5902.90.00.00 as other polyester tire cord, prepped specifically for tire manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Document dipping process details to prove it doesn't constitute rubber impregnation under 5906 notes
• Use precise invoices stating 'dipped tire cord' to aid CBP review
• Pitfall: over-declaring weight including adhesive