Tire cord fabric of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other — HTS 5902
Tire cord fabric of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other poly- amides, polyesters or viscose rayon
Chapter 59 › Heading 5902
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5902 covers tire cord fabric: textile fabric specially made to reinforce tires. The fabric must generally be made from high-tenacity yarn of nylon or another polyamide, polyester, or viscose rayon. In this context, “high tenacity” means yarn engineered for unusually high strength, and “tire cord fabric” refers to fabric used as reinforcement rather than ordinary apparel or general-purpose textile fabric.
The 4-digit heading is only the category level. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, review the more detailed lines under heading 5902, which commonly distinguish the fiber material or material group and may distinguish the construction or type of fabric. Confirm the product’s actual composition, yarn characteristics, and intended use against the legal text and applicable classification notes. If the facts do not clearly fit, a customs broker or binding-ruling process may be appropriate.
What to check
- Obtain the supplier’s technical specification, including fiber type, yarn composition, and whether the yarn is high tenacity.
- Confirm that the item is tire cord fabric, not tire cord yarn, coated fabric, finished tire parts, or another textile product.
- Check whether the product is classified by nylon or other polyamide, polyester, or viscose rayon, and identify any material blend accurately.
- Review the 8-digit subheadings and their legal notes; do not choose a code based only on the product name or a supplier’s informal description.
- Keep laboratory data, product drawings, invoices, and end-use information that support the selected classification; seek broker or customs advice when the construction or material is uncertain.
HTS heading 5902 summary
Tire cord fabric of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5902.10.00.00 👉 | Of nylon or other polyamides (229) | 5.8% | Free | 25% |
| 5902.20.00.00 👉 | Of polyesters (229) | 5.8% | Free | 25% |
| 5902.90.00.00 👉 | Other (229) | Free | — | 25% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5902?
Tire cord fabric of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other poly- amides, polyesters or viscose rayon. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.