Polyester V-Belt for Automotive Engines from Germany
This V-belt is made from high-strength polyester textile material, impregnated with rubber and reinforced with steel cords for power transmission in automotive engines. It falls under HTS 5910.00.10.10 as a V-belt of man-made fibers designed for transmitting mechanical power in vehicles. The textile base provides flexibility and durability under high tension.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the belt's textile composition exceeds 50% man-made fibers by weight to confirm HTS 5910 classification; obtain mill test certificates
• Ensure documentation includes reinforcement details (e.g
• steel cords) but note they do not alter primary textile classification
• Avoid misclassification as rubber products by highlighting visible textile fabric per Chapter 59 notes