Polyester Reinforced Flat Transmission Belt from Japan
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.
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
• Include detailed material breakdown certificates showing polyester > other fibers to support classification
• Measure and document belt width precisely, as under 20 cm moves to different subheading
• Avoid bundling with metal reinforcements, which could reclassify as machinery parts under Chapter 84