Jute Textile Reinforced Rubber Transmission Belting from China

Vulcanized rubber transmission belting reinforced only with jute (vegetable) fiber textiles predominant by weight. Used in machinery power transfer systems. Falls under 4010.12.10.00 for vegetable fiber-dominant textile reinforcement in vulcanized rubber belts.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Document jute content with invoices and test reports; jute's natural vegetable fiber status must predominate

Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 4010.12.50 if minor synthetics exceed jute weight

Label clearly as 'conveyor or transmission belting' to distinguish from rubber sheets (4008)