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Stainless Steel Tire Cord for Radial Tires from China

High-tensile stranded stainless steel wire specifically engineered as tire cord for reinforcing radial passenger car tires. It consists of fine twisted filaments forming a cable structure that enhances tire strength and durability under high stress. Classified under HTS 7312.10.1030 as stranded stainless steel wire designated as 'tire cord', distinct from other ropes or cables.

Duty Rate — China → United States

75%

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
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.900%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

Verify tensile strength and filament count certifications to confirm tire cord designation, as misclassification to general stranded wire can trigger audits

Include manufacturer specs proving stainless steel composition (e.g

AISI 300 series) and tire-specific design for CBP compliance

Avoid common pitfalls like importing in bulk coils without end-use declarations, which may shift to parts of machinery headings