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Optibelt Omega HL 8M Wide Synchronous Belt from Japan

Heavy-duty endless synchronous belt with 8M pitch, vulcanized rubber body reinforced with polyester and aramid man-made fiber fabrics, width 30 cm, circumference 120 cm. Used in heavy industrial applications like packaging lines and robotics. Meets HTS 4010.35.41.00 criteria for width >20 cm, 60-150 cm circumference, and man-made fiber textile predominance.

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

• Provide lab test reports confirming man-made fiber weight predominance over natural fibers in textile components

• Declare exact outside circumference measurement as customs may measure to confirm 60-150 cm range

• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as conveyor belt (4010.10) which has different duty treatment