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U.S. imports of metal-reinforced vulcanized rubber conveyor belts (HS 401011) totaled $4.0M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Metal-Reinforced Vulcanized Rubber Conveyor Belts paid $420K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $3.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Metal-Reinforced Vulcanized Rubber Conveyor Belts imports of $4.0M in April 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.1M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4010110000 | CONVEYOR BELTS/BELTING,VUL RUB,REINF ONLY W/ METAL | $4.0M | 13.35% | $420K |
CONVEYOR BELTS/BELTING,VUL RUB,REINF ONLY W/ METAL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4010110000 | CONVEYOR BELTS/BELTING,VUL RUB,REINF ONLY W/ METAL | $748K |
CONVEYOR BELTS/BELTING,VUL RUB,REINF ONLY W/ METAL
33.6K kg
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, FOR MOTOR CARS
HS 401110
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, FOR BUSES OR TRUCKS
HS 401120
GASKET, WASHERS & OTHER SEALS, OF VULCANIZED RUB
HS 401693
ARTICLES OF SOFT VULCANIZED RUBBER NESOI
HS 401699
MEDICAL/SURGICAL/DENTAL/VET GLOVES, MITTENS, MITTS
HS 401512
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, NESOI
HS 401190
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALTIMORE, MD | $2.6M | -- | -$2.6M |
| DETROIT, MI | $519K | $19K | -$500K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $239K | $8K | -$232K |