Aramid Fiber Timing Belt from Japan
High-performance timing belt made from aramid (Kevlar-like) man-made fibers for precise power synchronization in engines and machinery. HTS 5910.00.10.70 covers this as other power transmission belting of man-made fibers, where the textile provides tooth engagement without plastic lamination visible per 5903 exclusions. Essential for applications requiring heat and tension resistance.
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
• Submit fiber identification reports confirming aramid composition; distinguish from toothed conveyor belts via functional documentation; check for metal reinforcement which may require separate declaration