9-Micron RFL Treated Fiberglass Tire Reinforcement Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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