V-Belt with Textile Cover for Industrial Machinery from Japan
A vulcanized rubber V-belt combined with textile materials on the outer surface, designed for power transmission in industrial machinery like pumps and compressors. It falls under HTS 4010.39.50.00 as a transmission belt of vulcanized rubber combined with textiles, not endless. This classification follows Chapter 40 notes specifying inclusion of textile-impregnated or covered rubber belting.
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
• Verify the belt is explicitly combined with textiles via impregnation, coating, or lamination to qualify under this subheading; pure rubber belts go to 4010.39.10
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming vulcanized rubber base and textile integration, plus end-use documentation to avoid misclassification as Chapter 59 textile articles