Megadyne Megapower 3 1824-8M Belt from China
Neoprene rubber endless synchronous belt with fiberglass cords and textile cover, outer circumference 182.4 cm, designed for heavy-duty power transmission. Classified in HTS 4010.36.50.00 for textile-combined synchronous belts in the 150-198 cm range. The textile fabric enhances abrasion resistance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide belt cross-section diagrams showing textile layers; comply with REACH for neoprene chemicals
• Pitfall: declaring as 'V-belt' instead of synchronous causes reclassification
• Track country-of-origin for potential Section 301 tariffs