Gates Poly Chain GT Carbon Synchronous Belt 1980-8M-40 from Japan
This endless synchronous transmission belt has an outside circumference of 198 cm, 8M pitch, and 40 mm width exceeding 20 cm. It combines vulcanized rubber with textile materials where man-made fibers like polyester predominate by weight. Classified under HTS 4010.36.41.00 due to its specifications for power transmission in industrial machinery.
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
• Verify exact circumference (150-198 cm), width (>20 cm), and textile fiber composition via lab testing to confirm man-made predominance
• Obtain manufacturer's technical specs and material breakdown certificates for customs declaration
• Avoid misclassification as narrower belts (≤20 cm) under 4010.36.40, which have different rates