Nylon Timing Belt for Automotive Engines

A toothed nylon-reinforced timing belt used to synchronize engine components in vehicles. Classified in 3926.90.60.90 as plastic belting for machinery, derived from polyamide polymers (heading 3908), excluding rubber-covered variants. Its precision teeth and machinery end-use define the belting function.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3920.99.20.00Same rate: 39.2%

If in non-cellular sheet form exceeding 20cm width

Unworked plastic sheets/belts may shift if not profiled for belting use.

4010.35Lower: 13.3% vs 39.2%

If rubber endless synchronous belts

Rubber synchronous belting has specific provision in Ch. 40 over plastic.

8483.50.60Lower: 37.8% vs 39.2%

If imported as part of transmission machinery

Complete transmission assemblies classify under machinery parts heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide monomer content breakdown (e.g

nylon-6,6 >95%) to comply with subheading notes on polymer classification

Label as 'machinery belting' on invoices; include CAD drawings showing teeth profile to distinguish from flat belts

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