PVC Sheathed Aramid Safety Belt Fabric from China
Woven aramid (Kevlar-like) yarns sheathed with PVC for industrial safety belts and harnesses. HTS 5903.10.20.10 for man-made fibers sheathed >70% plastics, no other treatments. Boosts flame and cut resistance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Include safety standard certs (e.g
• ANSI); prove aramid content
• Pitfall: high-value misvaluation scrutiny
• Request binding ruling for harness sets