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U.S. imports of tire cord fabric of high-tenacity polyester yarn (HS 590220) totaled $19.5M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Tire Cord Fabric of High-Tenacity Polyester Yarn paid $2.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $17.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Tire Cord Fabric of High-Tenacity Polyester Yarn imports of $19.5M in April 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $15.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPolyester high-tenacity tire cord fabric has largely displaced nylon cord in many passenger tire applications due to its dimensional stability and lower cost, making it one of the more widely traded technical textile inputs for the automotive supply chain. Classified under a single US tariff line (5902200000), the heading's scope is defined entirely by fiber type — polyester — distinguishing it from the nylon/polyamide and viscose rayon cord fabric headings. Vietnam and Mexico are the leading suppliers to the US, with South Korea and Indonesia also among the top sources. Importers sourcing from Mexico may benefit from USMCA preferential treatment if applicable rules of origin are satisfied.
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Under USMCA, textile and apparel goods generally must meet a 'yarn-forward' rule of origin, meaning the yarn used to produce the fabric must originate in a USMCA country. For polyester tire cord fabric, this typically means the high-tenacity polyester yarn itself must be spun in the US, Mexico, or Canada. Importers should obtain a USMCA certificate of origin from their Mexican supplier and verify the yarn sourcing documentation to support the preference claim.
Polyester cord offers better dimensional stability under heat and lower creep than nylon, making it preferred for passenger car tires, while nylon retains advantages in truck and specialty tires. This technical distinction has no bearing on classification — the HTS heading is determined solely by fiber type regardless of end-tire application — but it does explain the commercial volume difference between the two headings.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIETNAM | $12.3M | -- | -$12.3M |
| INDONESIA | $3.2M | -- | -$3.2M |
| MEXICO | $1.9M | $177K | -$1.7M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| CANADA | -- | $824K | +$824K |
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5902200000 | TIRE CORD FABRIC OF HIGH TENACITY YARN, POLYESTERS | $19.5M | 15.23% | $2.7M |
TIRE CORD FABRIC OF HIGH TENACITY YARN, POLYESTERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5902200000 | TIRE CORD FABRIC OF HIGH TENACITY YARN, POLYESTERS | $1.9M |
TIRE CORD FABRIC OF HIGH TENACITY YARN, POLYESTERS
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TEXTILE PRODUCTS ETC FOR TECHNICAL USES NESOI
HS 591190
TEXTILE FABRICS, IMPREGN ETC NESOI, PLASTICS NESOI
HS 590390
TEXTILE FABRICS, IMPREGN ETC NESOI, POLYURETHANE
HS 590320
TEXTILE FABRICS, IMPREGNATED ETC NESOI WITH PVC
HS 590310
TIRE CORD FABRIC OF HIGH TENACITY YARN, NYLON ETC
HS 590210
TEXTILE FABRICS ETC, PAPERMAKING, 650 G/M2 OR MORE
HS 591132
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $11.1M | $296K | -$10.8M |
| North Carolina | $2.4M | $1.4M | -$1.1M |
| South Carolina | $2.3M | $5K | -$2.3M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $14.8M | $269K | -$14.5M |
| LAREDO, TX | $1.9M | $127K | -$1.8M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $1.6M | $31K | -$1.6M |