Cotton-Reinforced Endless Timing Belt from Japan
Endless timing belt of vulcanized rubber reinforced with cotton fabric layers predominant in the textile components by weight, for synchronous drive in engines. Classified in 4010.39.30.00 for transmission belting combined with vegetable fiber textiles per chapter notes excluding non-rubber articles. The rubber provides essential vulcanized structure.
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
• Submit detailed cross-section diagrams showing fiber weight predominance to Customs for binding rulings
• Avoid misdeclaration as automotive parts (8708); focus on belting function to stay in 4010