Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Tire Cord Fabric of High-Tenacity Viscose Rayon Yarn (HS 590290) totaled $1.1M in September 2026, imported from 16 countries.
Importers of Tire Cord Fabric of High-Tenacity Viscose Rayon Yarn paid $115K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 10.34% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Tire Cord Fabric of High-Tenacity Viscose Rayon Yarn imports of $1.1M in September 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $882K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataViscose rayon high-tenacity tire cord fabric occupies a specialized segment of the tire reinforcement market, valued for its heat resistance and dimensional stability in high-performance and aircraft tire applications where synthetic alternatives may be less suitable. A single US tariff line (5902900000) covers this heading, and correct classification depends on confirming the regenerated cellulose (viscose rayon) fiber identity rather than polyamide or polyester. Luxembourg and Germany are the leading suppliers to the US market, reflecting the concentration of advanced rayon tire cord production in European specialty chemical-textile manufacturers. Importers should be prepared to provide fiber composition documentation, as viscose rayon cord can be visually similar to other high-tenacity yarns.
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Viscose rayon cord is particularly valued in high-performance, racing, and aircraft tires because of its superior heat resistance and low thermal shrinkage compared to synthetic alternatives. Its use in standard passenger car tires has declined, but it remains the material of choice in applications where thermal stability under extreme conditions is critical.
CBP may accept laboratory test reports using AATCC or ASTM standard methods for fiber identification, including solubility tests and microscopic analysis that distinguish regenerated cellulose fibers from synthetic polyamide or polyester. Manufacturer's mill certificates stating fiber composition by weight are also standard supporting documentation, though CBP retains the right to request independent laboratory analysis.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $9.5M of Tire Cord Fabric of High-Tenacity Viscose Rayon Yarn.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 5902
Subheading 590290 · $1.1M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5902900000 | Tire Cord Fabric of High Tenacity Yarn, Visc Rayon | $806K | 10.53% | 100.00% | $85K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5902900000 | Tire Cord Fabric of High Tenacity Yarn, Visc Rayon | $74K |
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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Germany and Luxembourg together supply 99% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Germany 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 10.34% of imports for consumption.