9-Micron RFL Treated Fiberglass Cord for Tires from China
Narrow open-woven fabric (≤30 cm wide) from 9-micron diameter continuous fiberglass filaments, electrically nonconductive, and impregnated with resorcinol formaldehyde latex to enhance bonding in tire manufacturing. Used specifically as radial tire belt cord. Meets HTS 7019.65.51.00 exact specifications for filament size and treatment.
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
• Provide microscopy reports confirming 9-11 micron filament diameter and nonconductivity; declare RFL treatment explicitly on commercial invoice
• Avoid common pitfall of misstating width, which could shift to 7019.65.40; comply with TSCA for chemical impregnants