Polyester-Based Conveyor Belt for Food Processing from Japan
A conveyor belting strip made from polyester plastic with integrated textile fibers, FDA-compliant for handling food products in processing machinery. It qualifies for HTS 3926.90.59.00 as other machinery belting containing textiles, distinct from synchronous or V-belts. The design supports hygienic, continuous material transport in industrial settings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA equivalence documentation and food-contact certifications during customs entry
• Detail belt construction to prove it's belting for machinery, not flexible tubing under 3917
• Ensure polymer purity meets 95% monomer threshold per Chapter 39 notes to avoid 'other' copolymer classification