Polypropylene Reinforced Rubber Transmission Belting from China
Vulcanized rubber transmission belting embedded with polypropylene man-made fiber fabrics for agricultural machinery. HTS 4010.19.55.00 due to polypropylene predominance in textile components by weight. Suited for harvesters and balers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.4%
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
• Use invoices specifying 'vulcanized rubber with man-made textile' to prevent reclassification
• Test for fiber weight ratio if blends approach 50/50 with other fibers
• Package in rolls under 50m to avoid 'articles' scrutiny