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V-Belt with Cotton Textile Reinforcement from China

A vulcanized rubber V-belt combined with textile components where cotton (vegetable fiber) predominates by weight, used for power transmission in industrial machinery. It falls under HTS 4010.39.30.00 due to the vulcanized rubber base and predominant vegetable fiber textile reinforcement as specified in the heading notes. This classification excludes purely textile belts or those with other predominant fibers.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.6%

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

Verify textile composition via lab testing to confirm vegetable fibers (e.g

cotton) exceed 50% weight over any other single fiber

Provide manufacturer specs and fiber content declarations to avoid reclassification to 4010.39.10 for man-made fibers

Ensure no metal cords predominate, as that shifts to 4010.31; watch for common undervaluation pitfalls

V-Belt with Cotton Textile Reinforcement from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4010.39.30.00