9-Micron RFL Treated Fiberglass Tire Reinforcement Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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