RE: The tariff classification of steel cord reinforced vulcanized rubber conveyor belting from Thailand

U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection National Commodity Specialist Division One World Trade Center, Suite 51.201 New York, NY 10007 U.S. Customs and Border Protection N364738 September 17, 2026 CLA-2-40:OT:RR:NC:N5:137 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 4010.11.0000 Zhaoxin You Boton Conveyor Service (Thailand) Co., Ltd 209 M.5, T. Nonglalok, A. Ban Khai, Rayong 21120 Thailand RE: The tariff classification of steel cord reinforced vulcanized rubber conveyor belting from Thailand Dear Mr. You: In your letter dated August 31, 2026, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The product under consideration is a referred to as a Steel Cord Conveyor Belt. It is steel cord vulcanized rubber conveyor belting reinforced only with longitudinal steel cords. The belting consists of a vulcanized rubber top cover, steel cord reinforcement layer, skim rubber between the cords and a vulcanized rubber bottom cover. The belting is designed for use in heavy-duty conveyor systems to transport bulk materials such as coal, iron ore, minerals, aggregates, etc. It is supplied in roll form in widths from 500 mm-2800 with thicknesses ranging from 10 mm-50 mm. The applicable subheading for the steel cord reinforced vulcanized rubber conveyor belting will be 4010.11.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanized rubber: conveyor belts and belting: reinforced only with metal. The general rate of duty will be 3.3 percent ad valorem. The duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided at https://hts.usitc.gov/. This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or other charges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and other duties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS. Thus, for example, in addition to the classification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with either the Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisions covering exceptions to such tariffs. For further information to assist with the importation process, please refer to the frequently updated Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) messages at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/cargo-systems-messaging-service and the Trade Remedies page at https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies. The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2. Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic verification by CBP. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). 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, please contact National Import Specialist Christina Allen at julie.c.allen@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, (for) James P. Forkan Director National Commodity Specialist Division