Nylon Reinforced Timing Belt for Wide Machinery from Japan
A synchronous transmission belt of vulcanized rubber reinforced with nylon fabric where man-made fibers predominate, wider than 20 cm. Used in heavy industrial equipment for precise power transfer. Falls under 4010.39.41.00 for its combined vulcanized rubber and predominant man-made textile structure.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates of fiber analysis to prove man-made predominance, as required for this subheading
• Measure and document belt width accurately; exceeding 20 cm is key for this classification
• Avoid pitfalls by distinguishing from Chapter 59 textile-impregnated belts via material priority