Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Tire Cord Fabric of High-Tenacity Nylon or Polyamide Yarn (HS 590210) totaled $8.3M in September 2026, imported from 19 countries.
Importers of Tire Cord Fabric of High-Tenacity Nylon or Polyamide Yarn paid $1.6M in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 18.88% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: September 2026 dataWoven from high-tenacity nylon or other polyamide yarns engineered for strength-to-weight performance, this tire cord fabric is a critical reinforcement component in passenger car, truck, and specialty tire manufacturing. A single 10-digit US tariff line (5902100000) covers the entire heading, so classification disputes typically center on fiber identity — distinguishing polyamide from polyester or viscose rayon cord fabric, which fall under separate headings. Vietnam is the leading supplier to the US market, with Turkey and Taiwan also among the top sources. Tire cord fabric is subject to ongoing scrutiny in trade-remedy proceedings given the concentration of global production capacity in a small number of countries.
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113 import shipments a month
Fiber identification is the key: nylon (polyamide) and polyester yarns have different chemical compositions that can be confirmed through laboratory burn tests, solubility tests, or infrared spectroscopy. Importers should obtain mill certificates or fiber composition test reports from the manufacturer, as misclassification between these two headings can result in different duty rates and potential trade-remedy exposure.
Tire cord fabric from certain origins has been the subject of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. Importers should check the current scope of any active orders with CBP or the International Trade Commission before shipment, as the applicable measures and covered countries can change. Working with a licensed customs broker familiar with technical textile trade remedies is advisable.
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$8.3MYoY · free account
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $97.2M of Tire Cord Fabric of High-Tenacity Nylon or Polyamide Yarn.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 5902
Subheading 590210 · $8.3M of $27.6M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5902100000 | Tire Crd Fab of Hgh Tncy Yrn, Nyln, Oth Polymdes | $7.8M | 19.72% | 99.99% | $1.5M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5902100000 | Tire Crd Fab of Hgh Tncy Yrn, Nyln, Oth Polymdes | $2.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · September 2026
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Vietnam and Turkey together supply 70% of it. China pays 42.9% duty; South Korea 12.5%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 18.88% of imports for consumption.