RFL Impregnated Fiberglass Tire Cord Fabric 9.5 Micron from China

This open weave fiberglass fabric, woven from continuous nonconductive filaments measuring 9.5 microns in diameter, is impregnated with resorcinol formaldehyde latex (RFL) for superior adhesion to rubber compounds in tire manufacturing. Weighing under 250 g/m² with plain weave structure wider than 30 cm, it meets HTS 7019.66.70 criteria for colored tire cord fabrics of 9-11 micron filaments. Primarily used as reinforcement in radial passenger tires.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify filament diameter (9-11 microns) and RFL impregnation certification to avoid reclassification to general fiberglass fabrics

Provide tire manufacturer end-use documentation; common pitfall is classifying as uncoated textile under Chapter 59

Ensure electrical nonconductivity test results; conductive yarns shift to heading 7019.65