Nylon Power Transmission Belt from Japan
A durable belt made from man-made nylon fibers, designed for power transmission in industrial machinery such as conveyor systems and engines. It falls under HTS 5910.00.10.30 as a power transmission belt of man-made fibers, whether or not impregnated or coated with plastics for enhanced durability. The 'other' subheading applies to belts not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the power transmission category.
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
• Verify the belt's primary use as power transmission via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification; ensure documentation includes fiber content and any plastic impregnation details
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring as conveyor belting under 5910.00.21 which has different rates