CLA-2-40:RR:NC:TA:350 C83282
Ms. Jennifer McKnight
Intertrade Industries
P.O. Box 101896
Fort Worth, TX 76185
RE: The tariff classification of a multi-groove V-Belt, for use
as a component on treadmills, from Korea.
Dear Ms. McKnight:
In your letter dated December 23, 1998, you requested a
tariff classification ruling.
The instant sample, identified as style 180J6, consists of
an endless multi-grooved V-Belt composed of reinforced vulcanized
rubber which is designed for use on treadmills. This belt is
closed loop and, based upon your diagrams and an inspection of
the belt, consists of an outer cover composed of cotton fabric
and tension members made of polyester cords. The polyester man-made fiber portion appears to predominate, by weight. This belt
measures about 23 centimeters in circumference.
The applicable subheading for the belt will be 4010.29.1000,
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which
provides for ... transmission belts or belting, of vulcanized
rubber, ..., of trapezoidal cross section (V-belts and belting),
combined with textile materials. The rate of duty will be 3.7
percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177
of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
Further, these belts must be permanently marked with the
country of origin in a manner similarly used to mark the trade
name and style name and number.
These belts are not subject to any textile restraints,
quotas or visa requirements.
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above
should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time
this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions
regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist George
Barth at 212-466-5884
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,
National Commodity
Specialist Division