Polypropylene Reinforced Rubber Transmission Belting from Japan
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 — 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
• 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