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Polyurethane V-Belt for Conveyor Machinery from Japan

A durable V-shaped polyurethane belt designed for power transmission in conveyor systems and industrial machinery. It falls under HTS 3926.90.60 as belting made from plastics of headings 3901-3914, specifically for machinery applications, excluding vehicle types. The polymer composition meets the chapter's predominance rules for classification as polyurethane.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify polymer content exceeds 95% polyurethane per subheading notes to avoid reclassification to 'Other' polymers

• Provide machinery end-use documentation to distinguish from apparel belts under 3926.20

• Ensure no metal reinforcements that could shift to Chapter 40 rubber belting