HT Steel Tire Cord for Heavy Duty Tires

High tensile (HT) stranded steel tire cord for heavy-duty truck and OTR tires, with ultra-fine filaments for maximum strength. The construction typically features 5x0.15mm or finer strands twisted into high-performance cables. HTS 7312.10.3005 designates this as tire cord stranded wire.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5902.90.00.00Same rate: 35%

If when tire cord fabric is rubber-dipped

Rubber-impregnated tire cord fabric shifts to Chapter 59 textile materials.

7213.91.30Same rate: 35%

If in bars and rods under 16mm before stranding

Steel wire rod in irregularly wound coils is classified in Chapter 72.

7312.10.05.00Same rate: 35%

If with significant non-metallic coating

Heavily coated stranded wire moves to the plastic-coated provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include minimum breaking load specifications proving HT designation for duty purposes

Declare country of melt and pour for steel content origin rules compliance

Watch for quotas or special tariffs on high-carbon steel wire products

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