HTS subheading · chapter 40
4010.31
Endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross section (V-belts),V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 60 cm but not exceeding 180 cm
Analysis
Subheading 4010.31 covers endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross section (V-belts),V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 60 cm but not exceeding 180 cm, within heading 4010. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 2 US tariff lines below it are national.
None of its 2 lines is duty-free at the general rate. Rates run from 2.8% to 3.4% with a median of 3.0999999999999996%, so the line you choose sets the duty.
The US splits it as follows: 4010.31.30 for combined with textile materials (3.4%) and 4010.31.60 for endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross section… (2.8%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4010.31.30 | Combined with textile materials | 3.4% |
| 4010.31.60 | Endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross section (V-belts),V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 60 cm but not exceeding 180 cm: other | 2.8% |