Product classification

HS code for Drive belt: 4010.36

Rubber, vulcanised, endless synchronous belts, of an outside circumference exceeding 150 cm but not exceeding 198 cm.

Classification of drive belt under HS 4010.36

The classification of drive belts under HS code 4010.36 is determined by the material composition, the physical construction, and the specific dimensions of the product. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, this code is reserved for transmission belts made of vulcanized rubber. Specifically, the term "endless" refers to a belt that is manufactured in a continuous loop without a seam or mechanical fastener. The term "synchronous" indicates that the belt features teeth or lugs on the inner surface, designed to mesh with grooved pulleys to prevent slipping and ensure precise timing in mechanical systems. For a belt to fall under 4010.36, its outside circumference must be greater than 150 cm but not exceed 198 cm. This precise measurement is a critical legal threshold; belts falling outside these dimensions are classified under adjacent subheadings such as 4010.35 or 4010.39. The rubber must be vulcanized, which is a chemical process that increases the durability and elasticity of the material, distinguishing it from unvulcanized rubber products found in Chapter 40.

Covers
  • Industrial synchronous timing belts with a 160 cm circumference
  • Reinforced rubber toothed belts for heavy machinery (180 cm)
  • Endless transmission belts for agricultural equipment (195 cm)
  • High-torque drive belts within the 150-198 cm range
Also under 4010.36
  • Gates Poly Chain GT Carbon
  • Continental ContiTech Falcon Pd
  • Bando Mega Torque GII
  • Optibelt OMEGA HL

Codes often confused with 4010.36

Common mistake. Drive belts are frequently misclassified under HS code 4010.35 if the circumference is exactly 150 cm or less, or under 4010.39 if the circumference exceeds 198 cm. Another common error is attempting to classify these belts under heading 8483 as parts of transmission equipment. However, Note 1(a) to Section XVI explicitly excludes articles of vulcanized rubber used in machinery, directing them back to Chapter 40. Additionally, non-synchronous belts (like V-belts) are classified under 4010.31 through 4010.34, depending on their profile and size.

4010.35Rubber; vulcanised, endless synchronous belts, of an outside circumference exceeding 60 cm but not exceeding 150 cm4010.39Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor or transmission belts or belting, n.e.c. in heading no. 401084.83Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings4010.31Rubber; vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 60cm but not exceeding 180 cm4010.34Rubber; vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), other than V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 180cm but not exceeding 240 cm

Top exporters and importers of HS 401036 (the code used for drive belt), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 401036 (the code used for drive belt) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 401036, not only drive belt.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $19M
  2. 2 Japan $12M
  3. 3 Italy $12M

World total: $84M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $15M
  2. 2 Poland $5.4M
  3. 3 Germany $5.2M

World total: $80M 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 drive belt

Brazil classifies drive belt under NCM 4010.36.00: HS 4010.36 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

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 drive belt

What is the HS code for Drive belt?

The HS code for Drive belt is 401036 (Rubber; vulcanised, endless synchronous belts, of an outside circumference exceeding 150 cm but not exceeding 198 cm). The HS code for an endless synchronous drive belt made of vulcanized rubber with an outside circumference between 150 cm and 198 cm is 4010.36.

How do I classify Drive belt for customs?

Drive belt is classified under HS code 401036 — Rubber; vulcanised, endless synchronous belts, of an outside circumference exceeding 150 cm but not exceeding 198 cm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does the material reinforcement affect this classification?

No, as long as the primary component is vulcanized rubber, the presence of textile or metal reinforcements within the rubber matrix does not change the classification from heading 4010.

Which countries are the top exporters of drive belt (HS 401036)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 401036 (the code used for drive belt) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($19M, 22% of world exports), Japan ($12M) and Italy ($12M). World exports came to about $84M, 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 drive belt (HS 401036)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 401036 (the code used for drive belt) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($15M, 19% of world imports), Poland ($5.4M) and Germany ($5.2M). World imports came to about $80M, 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 Drive belt the same in all countries?

The base HS code 401036 for Drive belt 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 drive belt in Brazil?

In Brazil, drive belt (HS 401036) is classified under NCM 4010.36.00.