Brass-Plated Steel Tire Cord from Japan
Fine stranded steel wire with brass plating used as tire cord in automobile tires to improve bonding with rubber matrices. The plating enhances corrosion resistance and adhesion during vulcanization. This product fits HTS 7312.10.3005 as stranded tire cord wire.
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
• Submit plating composition certificates (typically 65% copper, 35% zinc) for accurate duty assessment
• Ensure import invoices specify 'tire cord' use to prevent classification as general plated wire
• Check for anti-dumping duties on steel tire cord from specific countries like China