Steel Tire Cord for Radial Tires from Japan
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 — 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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) 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