9-Micron RFL Treated Fiberglass Tire Reinforcement Fabric from China
Chemically bonded open weave fiberglass fabric from 9-micron continuous nonconductive filaments, impregnated with resorcinol formaldehyde latex for superior bonding in pneumatic tire plies. Classified specifically under HTS 7019.73.51.00 for its filament size and RFL treatment optimized for adhesion to polymeric tire compounds. Used primarily in high-performance passenger car tire production.
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
• Include technical data sheets proving electrical nonconductivity and exact micron measurement; declare RFL treatment composition to avoid reclassification; watch for antidumping duties on Chinese-origin fiberglass products