9-Micron Fiberglass Tire Reinforcement Fabric from Japan
Narrow width (≤30 cm) plain weave fabric from continuous 9-micron diameter electrically nonconductive fiberglass filaments, impregnated with resorcinol formaldehyde latex treatment specifically engineered for adhesion to polymeric tire compounds. Used primarily as carcass ply reinforcement in automotive tires. Meets all criteria of HTS 7019.63.05.00 including filament diameter range 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
• Conduct pre-shipment filament diameter measurement to document compliance with 9-11 micron range
• Maintain traceability records linking fabric to specific tire manufacturing standards (e.g
• ECE R30)
• Avoid generic 'fiberglass fabric' descriptions; specify 'tire cord.
• RFL treatment' on all documents