Habasit Synchroflex Timing Belt from Japan
Habasit Synchroflex is a fabric-based synchronous belt with man-made fiber cords and thermoplastic polyurethane cover for food-grade power transmission. Its textile material qualifies under HTS 5910.00.10.20 for 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
• Obtain FDA compliance certs alongside HTS docs for food-contact applications
• Measure weight/m²; must align with transmission belting vs. heavy coated fabrics
• Distinguish open-ended vs. endless; open-ended may risk 5903 fabric classification