Timing Belt with Fiberglass Reinforcement from Germany
A non-endless timing belt made of vulcanized rubber reinforced with fiberglass cords and textile facing, used in automotive and machinery synchronization. Classified under HTS 4010.39.50.00 for transmission belting combined with textile materials, as the textile integration provides tensile strength and wear resistance.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include engineering drawings showing textile cord embedding in rubber matrix to confirm combination per heading 4010 note on textile-covered rubber
• Label with precise material composition (e.g
• NR/SBR rubber with polyester textile) for CBP verification; avoid generic 'rubber belt' declarations