Hemp Textile Reinforced Rubber Conveyor Belt from Japan
Vulcanized rubber conveyor belting embedded with hemp fabric reinforcement, hemp being the predominant vegetable fiber by weight. Ideal for food processing lines requiring durability. HTS 4010.19.10.00 applies due to combined vulcanized rubber and vegetable fiber textile specs.
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
• Conduct fiber content assays; hemp must outweigh man-made fibers like polyester for this subheading
• Provide engineering drawings showing belt construction to demonstrate 'combined with textile materials'