Product classification
HS code for Conveyor belts: 5910.00
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.
Classification of conveyor belts under HS 5910.00
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 5910.00
- Habasit Conveyor Belts
- Ammeraal Beltech
- Gates Industrial Belts
- Fenner Dunlop Conveyor Belts
- Continental Conveyor Belts
Codes often confused with 5910.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 591000 (the code used for conveyor belts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 591000 (the code used for conveyor belts) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 591000, not only conveyor belts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $145M 20% of world exports
- 2 China $133M 18% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $81M 11% of world exports
World total: $737M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $106M 14% of world imports
- 2 Czechia $43M 5.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $42M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $770M 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 conveyor belts
Brazil classifies conveyor belts under NCM 5910.00.00: HS 5910.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about conveyor belts
What is the HS code for Conveyor belts?
The HS code for Conveyor belts is 591000 (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). For belts made of textile material, the HS code is 591000. For rubber belts, the code is 401011 or 401012.
How do I classify Conveyor belts for customs?
Conveyor belts is classified under HS code 591000 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of conveyor belts (HS 591000)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 591000 (the code used for conveyor belts) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($145M, 20% of world exports), China ($133M) and the Netherlands ($81M). World exports came to about $737M, 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 conveyor belts (HS 591000)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 591000 (the code used for conveyor belts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($106M, 14% of world imports), Czechia ($43M) and Germany ($42M). World imports came to about $770M, 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.
Is the HS code for Conveyor belts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 591000 for Conveyor belts is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for conveyor belts in Brazil?
In Brazil, conveyor belts (HS 591000) is classified under NCM 5910.00.00.