PVC Sheathed Aramid Safety Belt Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• Include safety standard certs (e.g
• ANSI); prove aramid content
• Pitfall: high-value misvaluation scrutiny
• Request binding ruling for harness sets