High-Strength Stainless Tire Cord Fabric from Japan
Stranded stainless steel wire twisted into cord form for weaving into tire reinforcement fabric, primarily for truck and bus radial tires. The fine-wire construction provides superior adhesion to rubber compounds and resistance to fatigue. HTS 7312.10.1030 applies as it is stranded stainless steel explicitly for tire cord use, not yet woven.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide engineering drawings showing twist angle and filament diameter to distinguish from general cables during customs valuation
• Ensure invoices specify 'tire cord' end-use to prevent reclassification; pair with rubber adhesion test reports
• Watch for over-declaration of quantity in uncoated form, as coating addition could invoke chemical treatment subheadings