9 Micron RFL Treated Fiberglass Cord Fabric for Tires from Japan
Woven tire cord fabric from 9-micron diameter continuous nonconductive fiberglass filaments, treated with resorcinol formaldehyde latex for optimal bonding in rubber tire construction. Classified in HTS 7019.69.30.00 for its exact filament specs, lack of color, and specific RFL impregnation not amounting to full rubberization. Used in high-strength tire plies for automotive applications.
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
• Conduct pre-shipment filament diameter audits; U.S
• Customs may sample and re-measure, leading to duty adjustments
• Declare exact RFL treatment composition; over-impregnation pitfalls trigger shift to 5902 as rubber-coated fabric
• Pair with tire manufacturing end-use letters for smooth entry; generic 'fabric' declarations invite scrutiny