U.S. imports of Metal-Reinforced Vulcanized Rubber Conveyor Belts (HS 401011) totaled $5.4M in August 2026, imported from 31 countries.
Importers of Metal-Reinforced Vulcanized Rubber Conveyor Belts paid $403K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.48% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Metal-Reinforced Vulcanized Rubber Conveyor Belts imports of $5.4M in August 2026 ran 62% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSteel-cord or other metal-reinforced vulcanized rubber conveyor belting is a critical input for heavy-industry applications such as mining, steel production, and bulk-material handling, where tensile strength and elongation resistance are paramount. The entire heading resolves to a single US tariff line, 4010110000, simplifying classification but leaving no sub-line flexibility for mixed reinforcement constructions. Poland leads US supply, followed by Canada and Germany, reflecting European manufacturing depth in high-specification industrial belting. Importers sourcing from China should note potential Section 301 exposure on this product.
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166 import shipments a month
The 'reinforced only with metal' requirement is strict: if a belt's carcass contains any textile plies alongside metal cords, it falls outside 401011 and must be classified under the appropriate mixed-reinforcement or textile-reinforced heading. Importers should obtain technical construction sheets from the manufacturer confirming the sole reinforcing medium before filing entry.
Imports from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. The applicable list and rate tier should be confirmed against the current USTR schedule at the time of entry, as coverage and rates have been subject to revision.
Subheading 5 of 10 in heading 4010
Subheading 401011 · $5.4M of $69.9M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4010110000 | Conveyor Belts/Belting, Vul Rub, Reinf Only W/ Metal | $5.4M | 7.48% | 50.70% | $403K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4010110000 | Conveyor Belts/Belting, Vul Rub, Reinf Only W/ Metal | $944K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Thailand together supply 67% of it. Brazil pays 40.8% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
49.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.48% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$944KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $34.1M of Metal-Reinforced Vulcanized Rubber Conveyor Belts and exported $14.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.