PVC-Coated Nylon Timing Belt from China
Precision timing belt of nylon man-made fibers with PVC coating and fiberglass reinforcement, used in automotive and CNC machines for synchronized motion. It qualifies for HTS 5910.00.10.90 as other man-made fiber transmission belting, where textile provides the structure. Visible coating meets Chapter 59 criteria without reclassifying to plastics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document coating visibility test (naked eye per Chapter 59 notes) to confirm textile dominance; include width and length specs
• Pitfall: over-declaring plastic content leading to Chapter 39 misclassification