11 Micron Nonconductive RFL Fiberglass Tire Reinforcement Fabric from China
Closed-weave fiberglass fabric (≤30 cm width) from 11-micron continuous nonconductive filaments, treated with resorcinol formaldehyde latex to enhance bonding with polymeric tire compounds. HTS 7019.72.05.00 applies due to exact filament diameter, electrical properties, RFL impregnation, and tire-specific design. Commonly used in heavy-duty truck tire construction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit technical data sheets detailing RFL treatment process and nonconductivity tests; label clearly as 'tire cord fabric'
• Pitfall: incomplete impregnation documentation can lead to downgrade to untreated yarn classification