Harmonized System Code Classification

The first two digits of the HS code "40" represent rubber and articles of rubber.

Specifically, this chapter includes:

• Natural rubber, synthetic rubber, reclaimed rubber, and other raw materials.
• Rubber tires, rubber tubes, rubber tracks, rubber sheets, rubber cable sheaths, and other industrial rubber products.
• Rubber shoes, rubber gloves, rubber clothing, and other consumer rubber products.
• Rubber medical supplies, rubber sports equipment, and other rubber products.

Reason for classification:

The HS code system classifies goods based on their material, use, and function. Rubber, as a special industrial raw material and widely used in industrial and consumer products, is classified separately as a chapter. The establishment of the "40" chapter is to facilitate the statistical analysis, management, and collection of tariffs on rubber and its products.

In short, any product whose main component is rubber or is made of rubber may be classified into the "40" chapter.

The first four digits of the HS code "4010" represent: belts for conveyors or transmission, made of vulcanized rubber.

Specifically, this HS code refers to: belts for conveyors or transmission, made of vulcanized rubber.

The six-digit explanation:

HS code: 4010.32 classification and explanation are as follows:

• Classification: Conveyor or transmission belts made of vulcanized rubber --> Transmission belt --> Trapezoidal cross-section (V-belt) transmission belts with an outer circumference greater than 60 cm but not exceeding 180 cm, non-V-belt, combined with textile materials.

Explanation: This HS code includes conveyor or transmission belts made of vulcanized rubber, specifically referring to trapezoidal cross-section (V-belt) transmission belts combined with textile materials, with an outer circumference between 60 cm and 180 cm, and not V-belt.

8-10 digit explanation:

HS code: 4010323000
Classification: Conveyor or transmission belts made of vulcanized rubber: Transmission belts: Endless conveyor belts with an outer circumference greater than 60 cm but not exceeding 180 cm (V-belt), combined with other materials
Explanation: This HS code corresponds to conveyor or transmission belts made of vulcanized rubber, further classified into endless V-belt conveyor belts with an outer circumference between 60 cm and 180 cm, and these V-belts are combined with other materials.

Examples of products:

• V-belt made of vulcanized rubber combined with textile materials, used in industrial machines.
• Conveyor belt made of vulcanized rubber with textile reinforcement, used in logistics and transportation.
• Transmission belt with trapezoidal cross-section, combined with fabric, used in automotive engines.
• Endless belt for conveyor systems with a width between 60 cm and 180 cm, made of vulcanized rubber and textile materials.