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Polyester Reinforced Flat Transmission Belt

Vulcanized rubber transmission belting over 20 cm wide, laminated with polyester fabric where man-made fibers are predominant by weight. Used in machinery for power transfer in assembly lines. Falls under 4010.19.50.00 for its rubber-textile combination and dimensions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China8%+37.5%45.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico8%+10.0%18%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada8%+10.0%18%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4010.19Same rate: 45.5%

If man-made fibers do not predominate over other textiles

Mixed textiles without man-made predominance go to the residual 'other' category.

4008.21.00Lower: 37.5% vs 45.5%

If supplied as uncut sheets or plates rather than belting

Primary forms like uncut rubber sheets with textile lack belting shape, per Chapter Note 7.

8483.50.90Higher: 52.8% vs 45.5%

If part of a complete transmission pulley system

Assembled with pulleys or gears, it becomes a machinery part in heading 8483.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include detailed material breakdown certificates showing polyester > other fibers to support classification

β€’ Measure and document belt width precisely, as under 20 cm moves to different subheading

β€’ Avoid bundling with metal reinforcements, which could reclassify as machinery parts under Chapter 84