Synthetic Rubber Conveyor Belt for Food Processing from Japan
A vulcanized rubber conveyor belt combined with man-made fiber textile layers, designed for transporting food items in processing plants. It falls under HTS 4010.19.55.00 because it is a conveyor belt of vulcanized rubber with textile components where man-made fibers predominate by weight. The belt meets food-grade standards with smooth, non-stick surfaces.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.4%
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
Import Tips
• Verify textile fiber content via lab testing to confirm man-made fibers predominate, as required for this subheading
• Provide manufacturer specs showing vulcanized rubber construction and food-contact compliance (e.g
• FDA standards)
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring no metal reinforcements, which could shift to other headings