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Steel Tire Cord for Radial Tires from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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