Precise 9.5 Micron RFL Tire Cord Fabric from China
Narrow (≤30 cm) closed fabric woven from 9.5-micron continuous electrically nonconductive fiberglass filaments, impregnated with resorcinol formaldehyde latex for tire rubber compounding adhesion. Precisely matches HTS 7019.72.05.00 specifications for advanced tire reinforcement materials. Applied in eco-friendly low-rolling-resistance tires.
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
• Provide end-user letters from tire producers confirming application; test for latex impregnation uniformity
• Pitfall: non-RFL treatments may classify under general fiberglass fabric headings