HS Code for Nylon tire cord fabric

Nylon tire cord fabric is classified under HS code 5902.10. This material is a specialized industrial textile used primarily as a reinforcement layer in rubber tires for vehicles, aircraft, and heavy machinery. Chapter 59 of the Harmonized System covers impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics, and heading 5902 is specifically dedicated to tire cord fabric made of high-tenacity yarn. To fall under 5902.10, the fabric must be constructed from high-tenacity filament yarn of nylon or other polyamides. The fabric structure is unique; it consists of a heavy warp of high-tenacity yarn held together by very fine, widely spaced weft yarns. This 'weftless' appearance is designed to allow maximum penetration of rubber during the tire manufacturing process. Most tire cord fabrics are also treated with a resorcinol-formaldehyde-latex (RFL) dip to ensure a strong bond between the synthetic fibers and the rubber compound, a process that confirms its classification in Chapter 59.

Products Included

• High-tenacity nylon tire cord fabric
• Polyamide tire cord fabric (dipped or undipped)
• Nylon 6,6 tire reinforcement fabric
• Rubberized nylon cord fabric for tires
• Industrial polyamide fabric for tire carcasses

Common Misclassification

Nylon tire cord fabric is often misclassified under HS code 5402.11, which is for high-tenacity nylon yarn. However, 5402.11 only applies to the yarn itself; once the yarn is woven into a fabric structure, it must move to 5902.10. Another error is using 5903, which covers fabrics laminated or coated with plastics. While tire cord is often 'dipped,' the specific heading 5902 takes precedence over the general coating heading 5903 due to the specific industrial application and construction of the material.

FAQ

What is the HS code for nylon tire cord fabric?

The HS code for tire cord fabric made of high-tenacity nylon or other polyamide yarns is 5902.10.

Does this code include fabrics made of polyester?

No, tire cord fabric made of polyester is classified under a different subheading, 5902.20. HS code 5902.10 is strictly for nylon or other polyamide-based tire cord fabrics.