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Polyester V-Belt for Automotive Engines from Japan

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 — 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

• 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