About HS Code 591000
This category encompasses transmission or conveyor belts and belting made primarily of textile material. These essential industrial components are used for power transmission in machinery or for conveying materials in various handling systems. The textile base provides flexibility and strength, and these belts can be further impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics, or reinforced with metal or other materials to enhance their performance, durability, and resistance to wear, chemicals, or heat. Importers are diverse, including manufacturing plants, mining operations, logistics and warehousing facilities, and agricultural machinery producers. Exporters are specialized industrial textile and belting manufacturers globally. The textile material is the core, even with heavy reinforcement.
Products Under This Code
Textile conveyor belts, power transmission belts, flat drive belts, timing belts (textile core), textile-reinforced V-belts, elevator belts, agricultural machinery belts
Real World Examples
Habasit Conveyor Belts, Ammeraal Beltech, Gates Industrial Belts, Fenner Dunlop Conveyor Belts, Continental Conveyor Belts
Common Misclassification
Often confused with rubber conveyor belts (4010) or plastic conveyor belts (3926) if the textile component isn't clearly identified as the primary material, or with other textile articles (6307) if not specifically for transmission/conveyance.
Products Classified Under 5910.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
Industrialized nations with extensive manufacturing, mining, and logistics sectors are top importers; major exporters are found in Germany, China, and the USA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 591000?
HS code 591000 covers: Textiles; transmission or conveyor belts or belting, of textile material, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, or reinforced with metal or other material. This category encompasses transmission or conveyor belts and belting made primarily of textile material. These essential industrial components are used for power transmission in machinery or for conveying materials in various handling systems. The textile base provides flexibility and strength, and these belts can be further impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics, or reinforced with metal or other materials to enhance their performance, durability, and resistance to wear, chemicals, or heat. Importers are diverse, including manufacturing plants, mining operations, logistics and warehousing facilities, and agricultural machinery producers. Exporters are specialized industrial textile and belting manufacturers globally. The textile material is the core, even with heavy reinforcement.
What products fall under HS code 591000?
Textile conveyor belts, power transmission belts, flat drive belts, timing belts (textile core), textile-reinforced V-belts, elevator belts, agricultural machinery belts
What are common misclassifications for HS code 591000?
Often confused with rubber conveyor belts (4010) or plastic conveyor belts (3926) if the textile component isn't clearly identified as the primary material, or with other textile articles (6307) if not specifically for transmission/conveyance.
How is HS code 591000 structured?
HS code 591000 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (59) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.