High-Adhesion Colored Fiberglass Tire Ply Fabric 10-Micron from Japan
Mechanically bonded plain weave tire cord fabric of 10-micron continuous nonconductive fiberglass filaments, colored and RFL-impregnated for optimal adhesion to polymeric tire compounds. HTS 7019.63.70.00 captures its precise specs including filament size, weave, treatment, and coloring for tire ply applications. Fused silica inclusion per chapter note supports glass classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document RFL treatment process and adhesion performance data for bonding tests; ensure statistical note (622) applicability via end-use statements
• Pitfall: lamination addition could reclassify to 7019.59