RFL Impregnated Fiberglass Tire Cord Fabric 9.5 Micron from China
This woven fiberglass fabric uses continuous filaments measuring 9.5 microns in diameter, electrically nonconductive, and treated with resorcinol formaldehyde latex (RFL) for optimal adhesion to rubber in tire manufacturing. It falls under HTS 7019.69.70.00 due to its specific filament size range (9-11 microns), mechanical bonding, coloration, and RFL impregnation designed for tire cord applications. Primarily used as reinforcement in radial tires for enhanced durability.
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 via lab testing to avoid reclassification; provide manufacturer's specs on electrical nonconductivity and adhesion properties
• Common pitfall: Incomplete documentation on weave type leading to customs holds