Polyester V-Belt for Industrial Motors from China
High-tensile V-shaped belt constructed from polyester man-made fibers, coated with polyurethane for power transmission in motor drives and HVAC systems. Classified under HTS 5910.00.10.30 for power transmission belts of man-made fibers, 'other' category, as it transmits mechanical power rather than conveying goods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide engineering drawings showing V-profile and power transmission function; label exact man-made fiber composition
• Pitfall: undervaluing based on weight without accounting for reinforcement materials