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NT Steel Tire Cord for Passenger Tires

Normal tensile (NT) strength stranded steel tire cord designed for passenger vehicle tires, featuring 2x4 or 3x4 filament construction. It provides balanced strength and flexibility for everyday driving conditions. Classified in HTS 7312.10.3005 as specialized stranded tire cord.

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.

7312.10.20.00Same rate: 35%

If of alloy steel construction

Stranded wire of alloy steel has separate provisions from carbon steel tire cord.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 35%

If articles of iron or steel not elsewhere specified

Fallback classification for steel wire products not fitting specific stranded wire definitions.

7312.10.90Same rate: 35%

If general mechanical applications

Non-tire specific stranded wire uses the other stranded wire subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify NT vs HT designation in documentation to match correct statistical reporting

Provide filament construction details (e.g

4x0.175mm) for customs verification

Ensure packaging labels distinguish from higher-strength HT cord to avoid misclassification

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