High-Adhesion RFL Fiberglass Tire Reinforcement Fabric from Japan
Specialty open-woven fabric ≤30 cm wide from 9-11 micron nonconductive continuous fiberglass filaments, RFL-impregnated for maximum adhesion to polymeric tire compounds. Ideal for passenger car radial tire production. Strictly classified in HTS 7019.65.51.00 per filament diameter and treatment details.
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
• Include technical data sheets proving RFL latex impregnation and filament measurements; register under TSCA if novel chemicals used
• Common error: confusing with steel cord—emphasize glass composition in docs