HS Code for Conveyor belts

Conveyor belts made of textile materials are classified under HS code 591000. This code is part of Chapter 59, which covers impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics and textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use. The classification applies to transmission or conveyor belts or belting where the textile component provides the essential character or structural reinforcement of the product. This includes belts that are reinforced with metal or other materials, as well as those coated with plastics or rubber, provided the textile element is the primary constituent. The determination is based on the material composition and the intended industrial application for the transmission of power or the movement of goods. If the belt is predominantly made of vulcanized rubber or plastics without a significant textile component, it would fall under different chapters entirely.

Products Included

• Textile conveyor belting reinforced with metal wires
• Laminated textile transmission belts
• Plastic-coated textile conveyor belts
• Heavy-duty textile belts for industrial machinery
• Endless textile belts for power transmission

Common Misclassification

Conveyor belts are most often misclassified under HS code 401011 or 401012, which are reserved for belts made of vulcanized rubber. If the belt is primarily rubber with only minor textile reinforcement, it belongs in Chapter 40. Conversely, if it is made entirely of plastics, it may be misclassified under 392690. Accurate classification requires a laboratory analysis of the weight and volume of the constituent materials.

FAQ

What is the HS code for conveyor belts?

For belts made of textile material, the HS code is 591000. For rubber belts, the code is 401011 or 401012.

Does this code include belts reinforced with metal?

Yes, as long as the belt is primarily of textile material, metal reinforcement does not exclude it from HS code 591000.