9-11 Micron Electrically Nonconductive RFL Tire Cord Weave from China
Specialty closed fabric woven from 9-11 micron nonconductive fiberglass rovings, impregnated with resorcinol formaldehyde latex for rubber adhesion in automotive tires. HTS 7019.62.70.00 applies due to filament specs, impregnation, coloration, and mechanical bonding for tire cord. Used in heavy-duty truck and passenger tire belts.
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 detailed weave specs (closed rovings) in commercial invoice to prevent shift to open fabrics
• RFL treatment must be explicitly documented; alternatives like silane may classify differently