9-Micron RFL Treated Fiberglass Cord Fabric for Tires from Japan
High-performance tire cord fabric woven from 9-micron continuous nonconductive fiberglass filaments, impregnated with RFL for adhesion to polymeric tire compounds. Ideal for passenger car tire carcasses. HTS 7019.61.30.00 applies for its specific filament diameter, weave type, and treatment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Lab certification of filament diameter and RFL content is essential; mismatches lead to higher duties under other 7019 categories
• Pair with bill of materials from tire manufacturers to demonstrate specific tire cord application