HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4010.12 – Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, reinforced only with textile materials
HS code 4010.12 is the 6-digit subheading for rubber, vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, reinforced only with textile materials. It is used for fabric ply conveyor belt, PVC conveyor belt (rubberized fabric), food-grade conveyor belt, package handling conveyor belt and agricultural conveyor belting.
What HS 4010.12 covers
This HS code covers vulcanised rubber conveyor belts and belting reinforced solely with textile materials, such as polyester or nylon plies. These belts are widely used in general-purpose conveying applications across various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, food processing, and retail distribution. They offer a balance of flexibility, strength, and cost-effectiveness for transporting lighter to medium-weight materials. Importers include factories, warehouses, agricultural processors, and system integrators for material handling solutions. Exporters are typically general industrial rubber suppliers and specialized conveyor belt manufacturers. Important trade aspects include ply construction, cover compound properties (e.g., oil resistance, food grade), belt width, and tensile strength, all of which determine suitability for specific operational environments and conveyed materials.
- Covers
- Fabric ply conveyor belt
- PVC conveyor belt (rubberized fabric)
- Food-grade conveyor belt
- Package handling conveyor belt
- Agricultural conveyor belting
- Light-duty industrial conveyor belt
- Cleated conveyor belt
- Examples
- Habasit Conveyor Belts
- Ammeraal Beltech Fabric Belts
- Gates Plyflex Conveyor Belting
- Forbo Siegling Transilon
Codes often confused with 4010.12
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 401011 (metal-reinforced conveyor belts) or 401019 (other reinforced conveyor belts). The key distinction is reinforcement solely with textile materials.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 401012, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 401012 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $692M 38% of world exports
- 2 United States $143M 7.9% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $130M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $262M 15% of world imports
- 2 Canada $129M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 Germany $108M 6.3% of world imports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 4010.12
Brazil does not split HS 4010.12: its NCM code is 4010.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 40.10 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about HS 4010.12
What is HS code 401012?
HS code 401012 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, reinforced only with textile materials. This HS code covers vulcanised rubber conveyor belts and belting reinforced solely with textile materials, such as polyester or nylon plies. These belts are widely used in general-purpose conveying applications across various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, food processing, and retail distribution. They offer a balance of flexibility, strength, and cost-effectiveness for transporting lighter to medium-weight materials. Importers include factories, warehouses, agricultural processors, and system integrators for material handling solutions. Exporters are typically general industrial rubber suppliers and specialized conveyor belt manufacturers. Important trade aspects include ply construction, cover compound properties (e.g., oil resistance, food grade), belt width, and tensile strength, all of which determine suitability for specific operational environments and conveyed materials.
What products fall under HS code 401012?
Fabric ply conveyor belt, PVC conveyor belt (rubberized fabric), food-grade conveyor belt, package handling conveyor belt, agricultural conveyor belting, light-duty industrial conveyor belt, cleated conveyor belt
What are common misclassifications for HS code 401012?
This code is frequently confused with 401011 (metal-reinforced conveyor belts) or 401019 (other reinforced conveyor belts). The key distinction is reinforcement solely with textile materials.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 401012?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 401012 in UN Comtrade data were China ($692M, 38% of world exports), the United States ($143M) and the Netherlands ($130M). World exports came to about $1.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 401012?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 401012 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($262M, 15% of world imports), Canada ($129M) and Germany ($108M). World imports came to about $1.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 401012 structured?
HS code 401012 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (40) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 401012?
In Brazil, HS code 401012 is NCM 4010.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.