11 Micron Nonconductive RFL Fiberglass Tire Reinforcement Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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