Polyester PVC-Coated Conveyor Belt for Mining from Japan
Heavy-duty polyester belting coated with PVC and reinforced with steel breakers, designed for transporting ore in mining operations. It qualifies for HTS 5910.00.10 as man-made fiber conveyor belting coated with plastics and metal-reinforced. The coating protects against abrasion and moisture.
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
• Measure weight per m² to confirm it doesn't qualify for exclusion under plastic-embedded rules in Chapter 39
• Include reinforcement specs in invoices to differentiate from unreinforced textile fabrics in Chapters 50-55
• Comply with MSHA standards for mining belts, providing flame-retardant test certificates