RFL Treated 9-11 Micron Tire Ply Fabric from Japan
Plain weave closed fabric of mixed 9-11 micron nonconductive fiberglass filaments, resorcinol formaldehyde latex treated for adhesion to polymeric tire compounds. HTS 7019.63.30.00 covers this exact spec for uncolored, unlamented tire cord fabrics mechanically bonded from continuous yarn. Critical for sidewall and ply reinforcement in vehicle tires.
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
• Document average filament diameter across batches; statistical reporting requires 9-11 micron precision
• Pair with rubber compound compatibility certs if entering under bonded warehouse for tire assembly
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain fiberglass products from Asia; confirm scope exclusions