U.S. imports of Tire Cord Fabric of High-Tenacity Polyester Yarn (HS 590220) totaled $18.2M in August 2026, imported from 23 countries.
Importers of Tire Cord Fabric of High-Tenacity Polyester Yarn paid $2.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.92% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Tire Cord Fabric of High-Tenacity Polyester Yarn imports of $18.2M in August 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $15.8M.
Last updated: August 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.
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Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 5902
Subheading 590220 · $18.2M of $27.6M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5902200000 | Tire Cord Fabric of High Tenacity Yarn, Polyesters | $15.8M | 14.92% | 83.36% | $2.4M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5902200000 | Tire Cord Fabric of High Tenacity Yarn, Polyesters | $610K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$18.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$610KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $181.1M of Tire Cord Fabric of High-Tenacity Polyester Yarn and exported $35.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Mexico together supply 82% of it. China pays 43.3% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
14.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.92% of imports for consumption.