V-Belt A-Section 1/2" x 42" from China
A vulcanized rubber V-belt designed for power transmission in industrial machinery, featuring a trapezoidal cross-section for optimal grip on pulleys. It transmits rotational motion and torque between shafts without textile reinforcement dominating its structure. Classified under 4010.39.90 as a transmission belt of vulcanized rubber, other than those of heading 4010.10.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the belt is primarily vulcanized rubber (not textile-impregnated) to avoid reclassification to 4010.10
• Include manufacturer specs confirming cross-section and material composition in import documentation
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain rubber belts from specific countries like China