Tire Ply Reinforcement Fabric RFL 10.5 Micron Glass from China
Closed woven tire cord from 10.5-micron diameter continuous nonconductive fiberglass filaments, RFL impregnated for rubber compounding adhesion, narrow width not over 30 cm. HTS 7019.61.05.00 classification stems from its exact match to the subheading's filament size, impregnation, and tire application descriptors. Essential for high-performance 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
• Include SEM images or micron measurements in entry docs; declare exact RFL formulation
• Pitfall: treating as bulk fiberglass without proving tire cord function, leading to 7019.59 classification