NTSS Stainless Steel Tire Cord for OTR Tires from Japan
Non-Treatable Stainless Steel (NTSS) stranded cord for Off-The-Road (OTR) earthmover tires, offering direct rubber adhesion without brass coating. Ideal for mining and construction applications. Falls under 7312.10.1030 as stranded stainless tire cord.
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
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Highlight NTSS designation in docs to differentiate from coated cords in tariff review
• Ensure country-of-origin marking on spools complies with steel import quotas if applicable