Dipped Polyester Tire Cord Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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