Heavy Duty Aramid Fiber Power Transmission Belt from Japan
Vulcanized rubber endless belt reinforced with aramid (Kevlar-type) textile fibers predominant by weight for industrial power transmission. Falls under HTS 4010.39.45.00 as combined man-made textile transmission belting. Ideal for high-tension applications like crushers and conveyors.
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
• Conduct fiber analysis certificates proving aramid weight predominance over any cotton/natural fibers
• Classify based on essential character test favoring transmission function over material composition
• Prevent undervaluation claims by declaring full replacement cost of composite materials