Colored 10 Micron RFL Fiberglass Tire Reinforcement Fabric from Japan
High-strength woven fabric from 10-micron continuous nonconductive fiberglass filaments, colored and impregnated with RFL treatment to bond with polymeric tire compounds. Classified in HTS 7019.69.70.00 for its precise filament specs, mechanical bonding, and tire cord purpose. Essential for passenger car tire belts to improve puncture resistance.
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 certificates of analysis proving RFL content and filament uniformity; declare as 'colored' accurately to match subheading
• Pitfall: Misdeclaring as uncolored shifts to lower subheading with different duties