PVC Sheathed Aramid Safety Belt Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include safety standard certs (e.g
• ANSI); prove aramid content
• Pitfall: high-value misvaluation scrutiny
• Request binding ruling for harness sets