Bando Powerlign Synchronous Belt from Japan
Bando's Powerlign series features polyester and fiberglass man-made fiber cores coated for synchronous timing in automotive and HVAC systems. It meets HTS 5910.00.10.20 criteria for textile-based power transmission synchronous belts of man-made fibers.
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
• Confirm bend test per 5903 notes; must flex without fracture to stay out of Chapter 39
• Declare tensile strength and application to differentiate from conveyor belting in 5910.00.90
• Use HTS invoice annotations for 'synchronous' to guide CBP examiners