High-Strength Stainless Tire Cord Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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