7019.61.05.00 - Fiberglass tire cord fabric woven from electrically nonconductive continuous fiberglass filaments 9 microns in diameter to 11 microns in diameter and impregnated with resorcinol formaldehyde latex treatment for adhesion to polymeric compounds (622) 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | m2, kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 50% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 7019.61.05.00, specifically covers fiberglass tire cord fabric. The defining characteristics of these goods are that they are woven from continuous fiberglass filaments with a diameter between 9 and 11 microns. Crucially, these fabrics undergo a treatment with resorcinol formaldehyde latex, which is applied to enhance their adhesion to polymeric compounds, a critical property for their intended use in tire construction. The fabric must be electrically nonconductive and woven into a closed structure from rovings.
Within the broader category of "closed woven fabrics of rovings of a width not exceeding 30 cm," this subcategory is distinct from its sibling, 7019.61.10.00 "Other." The distinguishing factor lies in the specific material and treatment. While both are woven fiberglass fabrics of limited width, this specific code is reserved for those meeting the precise filament diameter and the resorcinol formaldehyde latex impregnation for tire cord application. The "Other" category would encompass similar woven fiberglass fabrics of rovings not exceeding 30 cm in width but lacking these specific technical treatments or intended uses.
As this HTS code represents a leaf node within the tariff schedule, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, the focus remains on clearly identifying the precise specifications that qualify goods for this particular classification. Importers and exporters should ensure that their goods precisely match the filament diameter range and the specific latex treatment mentioned to ensure correct classification under 7019.61.05.00, differentiating them from more general woven fiberglass fabrics.