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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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