RFL Impregnated Fiberglass Tire Cord Fabric 9.5 Micron from Germany

This is a woven fabric made from continuous fiberglass filaments measuring 9.5 microns in diameter, electrically nonconductive, and impregnated with resorcinol formaldehyde latex (RFL) for enhanced adhesion to rubber compounds in tire manufacturing. It falls under HTS 7019.72.70.00 due to its specific filament size range (9-11 microns), chemical bonding via RFL treatment, and designation as colored tire cord fabric. Primarily used as reinforcement in radial tires for passenger vehicles.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Verify filament diameter (9-11 microns) and RFL impregnation via lab testing certificates to confirm HTS 7019.72.70.00 classification and avoid reclassification to broader glass fabric codes

Provide manufacturer's specs on electrical nonconductivity and adhesion treatment; include end-use declarations for tire production to support duty-free or preferential treatment claims