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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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