9.5 Micron Nonconductive RFL Tire Reinforcement Fabric from Mexico
Specialty colored woven fabric of 9.5-micron fiberglass filaments, nonconductive, with RFL impregnation for rubber adhesion in automotive tires. Precisely matches HTS 7019.61.70.00 criteria for tire cord fabrics of 9-11 micron filaments. Provides dimensional stability in tire sidewalls.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for electrical nonconductivity per ASTM standards; conductive variants exclude from this heading
• Bundle with tire manufacturer end-use letters to support 'tire cord' claim against bulk fabric challenges
• Watch for minimum weave density—loose weaves may classify as 7019.59.85 other fabrics