Radial Tire RFL Fiberglass Fabric 9.8 Micron Filaments from Germany
Specialty fabric for radial tires, woven from 9.8-micron continuous electrically nonconductive fiberglass with resorcinol formaldehyde latex impregnation. HTS 7019.69.70.00 covers this due to filament size (9-11 microns), mechanical bonding, coloration, and adhesion treatment for polymers. Enhances tire sidewall stability.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use ISO-certified test reports for diameter and treatment; declare quantity by weight accurately
• Pitfall: Mixing with non-RFL fabrics in shipment leading to partial reclassification