Nylon Conveyor Belt for Food Processing from Japan
A durable nylon textile conveyor belt designed for food processing lines, impregnated with plastics for hygiene and coated to resist moisture. It falls under HTS 5910.00.90.00 as a transmission or conveyor belting of textile material, other than those of man-made fibers exceeding 20 cm in width. The plastic impregnation enhances its suitability for continuous material handling.
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 textile content exceeds 50% by weight and document plastic impregnation to avoid reclassification under Chapter 39
• Obtain certificates confirming suitability for food contact if used in processing to meet FDA import requirements
• Measure belt width accurately; widths over 20 cm in man-made fibers shift to 5910.00.10.00