Flat Power Transmission Belt with Nylon Fabric from Japan
Vulcanized rubber flat belt laminated with nylon textile fabric for transmitting power in textile machinery and conveyors. It qualifies for HTS 4010.39.50.00 as 'other' transmission belting combined with textiles, excluding endless types.
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
• Document textile content percentage (> certain threshold implies combination); test samples if disputed to prove rubber essential character
• Use HTS advisory rulings for custom lengths; declare actual dimensions to differentiate from rods/profile shapes (4008)
• Avoid reclassification as Chapter 59 by emphasizing vulcanized rubber as base material per Chapter notes excluding mere textile coverings