HS Code for Polyamide tire cord

Polyamide tire cord fabric is classified under HS code 5902.10. This classification is governed by the specific application and construction of the material. Chapter 59 covers impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics, as well as textile articles for industrial use. Heading 5902 is specifically dedicated to tire cord fabrics made of high tenacity yarn of nylon, other polyamides, polyesters, or viscose rayon. Because this product consists of high tenacity polyamide yarn arranged in a specific parallel structure and usually dipped in a resorcinol-formaldehyde-latex (RFL) resin to facilitate adhesion to rubber, it meets the criteria for this specialized industrial heading. The high tenacity requirement is a critical technical parameter for this classification, ensuring the fabric can withstand the mechanical stresses of tire reinforcement. The structure of tire cord fabric typically involves a heavy warp of high-tenacity yarns held together by a very fine, widely spaced weft, which is a unique construction designed specifically for the automotive and aerospace industries to provide dimensional stability and heat resistance to tires. Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, the heading provides the most specific description for this industrial textile. The RFL dipping process is a key identifier; without this treatment, the fabric might struggle to bond with the rubber compounds during the tire vulcanization process. Furthermore, the polyamide used is typically Nylon 6 or Nylon 6,6, known for their excellent fatigue resistance and high strength-to-weight ratio.

Products Included

• Nylon 6 tire cord fabric
• Nylon 6,6 high tenacity tire reinforcement fabric
• Polyamide dipped tire cord
• Industrial polyamide fabrics for tire carcasses

Common Misclassification

This product is often misclassified under HS code 5402.11, which covers high tenacity nylon yarn. While the yarn is the primary component, once it is woven or laid into a fabric structure for tires, it must move to 5902. Another common error is using 5903, which covers fabrics laminated or coated with plastics. While tire cord is often "dipped," the specific provision in 5902 takes precedence over the general coating provision in 5903.

FAQ

What is the HS code for polyamide tire cord?

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

What defines high tenacity yarn in this context?

High tenacity yarn refers to yarn having a tenacity of more than 60 cN/tex, which is required for the structural integrity of automotive and aircraft tires.