U.S. imports of Textile Transmission and Conveyor Belts or Belting (HS 591000) totaled $9.6M in August 2026, imported from 58 countries.
Importers of Textile Transmission and Conveyor Belts or Belting paid $1.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.69% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPower transmission and conveyor belting built on a textile substrate — including V-belts (5910001010), synchronous belts (5910001020), and link belting (5910001060) of man-made fibers — is a critical input for manufacturing, mining, and logistics equipment. The US schedule is unusually granular for this heading, distinguishing belt type (V-belt, synchronous, link, general power transmission, conveyor) and fiber content (man-made versus other), which means importers must obtain precise technical specifications from the manufacturer before filing. Reinforcement with metal or coating with plastics does not remove a belt from this heading.
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1.6K import shipments a month
Importers should request from the manufacturer: (1) the belt type (V-belt, synchronous/timing belt, link belt, flat conveyor belt, or other); (2) the fiber composition of the textile carcass (man-made fibers versus other); and (3) whether the belt is designed for power transmission or material conveyance. These three data points map directly to the distinct 10-digit lines under 5910001010 through 5910009000.
Certain conveyor belting products have been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty orders in the past, and the specific scope of any active orders depends on the belt type, fiber content, and country of origin. Importers should check the CBP ADD/CVD portal and USITC orders for current scope rulings before entry, as scope determinations for belting can be technically complex.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 5910
Subheading 591000 · $9.6M of $9.6M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5910001090 | Transmission/Conveyor Belt or Belting Ex Power Mmf | $4.8M | 17.05% | 98.58% | $827K |
| 5910009000 | Textile Transmission Belts, Incl Reinforced, NESOI | $1.9M | 12.28% | 91.38% | $237K |
| 5910001070 | Power Transmission/Conveyor Belting Ex Link of Mmf | $1.3M | 16.00% | 100.00% | $215K |
| 5910001030 | Power Transmission Belts of Manmade Fibers | $817K | 12.21% | 98.56% | $100K |
| 5910001010 | V-Belts of Manmade Fibers | $479K | 1.04% | 7.08% | $5K |
| 5910001020 | Synchronous Belts of Manmade Fibers | $104K | 15.03% | 100.00% | $16K |
| 5910001060 | Link Belting of Manmade Fibers | $8K | 9.99% | 100.00% | $802 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5910000000 | Transmsn/Convyr Belts, Tex Matrl, Whthr/not Reinfrcd | $3.0M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$9.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $106.0M of Textile Transmission and Conveyor Belts or Belting and exported $29.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 41.3% duty; Italy 9.9%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
7.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.69% of imports for consumption.