Steel Tire Cord for Radial Tires

High-tensile strength stranded 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 durability and performance under high stress. Classified under HTS 7312.10.3005 as tire cord, which is stranded wire of steel designed exclusively for tire reinforcement.

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.

7312.10.05.00Same rate: 35%

If coated with plastics or rubber

Stranded wire coated with plastic falls under the coated stranded wire subheading in 7312.10.05.

7217.10.80Same rate: 35%

If supplied in continuous coils over 16mm width equivalent

Wire products exceeding 16mm cross-section are classified under Chapter 72 as flat-rolled products.

7312.10.90Same rate: 35%

If not specifically for tire reinforcement

General stranded wire of iron or steel without tire cord designation goes to other stranded wire categories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify tensile strength and filament count meet tire cord specifications to avoid reclassification as general stranded wire

Provide manufacturer certifications confirming use in tire production for customs compliance

Ensure documentation includes steel composition analysis to distinguish from other wire products

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High-Carbon Steel Tire Cord Fabric

Stranded high-carbon steel wire formed into tire cord fabric for belting in truck and bus tires, providing superior adhesion to rubber compounds. The fine-wire strands are twisted into cables optimized for high-speed and heavy-load applications. HTS 7312.10.3005 covers this as specialized tire cord stranded wire.

Brass-Plated Steel Tire Cord

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.

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.

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.

Micro-Alloyed Steel Tire Cord

Stranded micro-alloyed steel tire cord with enhanced fatigue resistance for long-life tires, using vanadium or niobium alloying elements. The fine wire strands provide superior performance in radial tire construction. This falls under HTS 7312.10.3005 as steel tire cord.