Polyester High Tenacity Tire Ply Fabric

Woven fabric from high tenacity polyester yarn used in tire plies for structural reinforcement in truck tires. Classified under HTS 5902.90.00.00 as 'other' tire cord fabric of polyesters, providing high strength and adhesion to rubber compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5402.62.00.00Higher: 42.5% vs 35%

If undyed and unfinished for non-tire uses

Plain woven polyester fabrics without tire cord processing remain in Chapter 54 as basic textile fabrics.

5906.99Lower: 13.3% vs 35%

If impregnated or coated with rubber during manufacture

Rubberized tire cord fabrics move to heading 5906, based on weight and textile content per chapter notes.

5910.00.10Higher: 39% vs 35%

If for transmission belts rather than tires

High tenacity fabrics for belting have separate classification in 5910, differentiated by end-use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit lab reports proving polyester yarn meets high tenacity standards and tire cord specifications

Label clearly as 'tire cord fabric' to distinguish from apparel fabrics

Watch for undervaluation pitfalls in tire industry imports

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