9 Micron RFL Treated Fiberglass Cord Fabric for Truck Tires from China
Mechanically bonded fabric woven from 9-micron diameter continuous fiberglass filaments, nonconductive and RFL impregnated for adhesion in heavy-duty truck tire production. HTS 7019.69.70.00 applies due to exact filament size, coloration, and specific treatment for polymeric bonding. Provides tensile strength in commercial vehicle 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
• Submit end-use statements confirming tire cord application; test for electrical nonconductivity if challenged
• Common issue: Overlooking color declaration affecting duty rates