11 Micron Nonconductive RFL Fiberglass Tire Reinforcement Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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