Man-Made Fiber Reinforced Flat Transmission Belt from Japan
A flat vulcanized rubber transmission belt reinforced exclusively with synthetic textile materials like nylon or polyester predominating by weight. Suitable for light-duty machinery drives. Classified in HTS 4010.12.55.00 for its textile reinforcement profile matching the 'other' man-made fiber dominant category.
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
• Specify end-use as conveyor/transmission in invoices to distinguish from V-belts under 4010.31
• Test for vulcanization level; under-vulcanized rubber may be seen as primary form under 4002