9-Micron RFL Treated Fiberglass Tire Reinforcement Fabric from China
Closed woven fiberglass tire cord fabric using 9-micron diameter continuous nonconductive filaments, impregnated with resorcinol formaldehyde latex for optimal bonding in rubber tire plies. Classified under HTS 7019.61.05.00 for its narrow width ≤30 cm, exact filament specs, and specialized RFL treatment tailored for pneumatic tire manufacturing. This distinguishes it from broader glass fiber textiles.
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
• Conduct filament diameter measurement and RFL composition analysis to substantiate HTS claim; retain supplier specs confirming nonconductive properties
• Pitfall: incomplete impregnation documentation leading to downgrade to unfinished fabrics
• Label clearly as tire cord to support end-use verification by Customs