Product classification
HS code for Industrial conveyor belt: 4010.19
Rubber, vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, (reinforced with other than metal only or textile materials only).
Classification of industrial conveyor belt under HS 4010.19
The classification of industrial conveyor belts under HS code 401019 is determined by the material composition and the specific reinforcement structure of the vulcanised rubber. According to the Harmonized System's Chapter 40, which covers rubber and articles thereof, heading 4010 is dedicated to conveyor or transmission belts. Subheading 401019 serves as a residual category for belts that are reinforced with materials other than exclusively metal or exclusively textile. This often includes belts with composite reinforcements, such as a mix of synthetic fibers and metallic elements, or specialized polymer layers that do not fit the more specific definitions of 4010.11 or 4010.12. The vulcanisation process is critical here, as it involves a chemical reaction that cross-links polymer chains, providing the belt with the necessary heat resistance, elasticity, and tensile strength required for heavy-duty industrial applications like mining, aggregate processing, and large-scale manufacturing. To classify correctly, one must examine the internal carcass of the belt; if the reinforcement is a hybrid or non-standard material, 401019 is the appropriate designation.
- Covers
- Multi-ply vulcanised rubber conveyor belts with hybrid reinforcement
- Heat-resistant rubber belts for foundry applications
- Chevron-patterned rubber belts for inclined transport
- Oil-resistant nitrile rubber conveyor belting
- Heavy-duty rubber belts for mining and quarrying
- Also under 4010.19
- Trelleborg Specialized Conveyor Belts
- Chiorino Composite Belts
- Esbelt High-Performance Belts
- Fenner Dunlop X-Flex
Codes often confused with 4010.19
Common mistake. Industrial conveyor belts are frequently misclassified under HS code 401011 if they contain any metal, but 401011 is strictly for belts reinforced ONLY with metal. Similarly, 401012 is reserved for belts reinforced ONLY with textile materials. Another common error is using 591000, which covers conveyor belts made of textile material, whether or not reinforced with metal or other material, but this applies only when the textile component is the predominant constituent by weight and function, rather than vulcanised rubber.
Top exporters and importers of HS 401019 (the code used for industrial conveyor belt), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 401019 (the code used for industrial conveyor belt) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 401019, not only industrial conveyor belt.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $83M 23% of world exports
- 2 United States $43M 12% of world exports
- 3 Italy $34M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $361M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $65M 13% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $26M 5.3% of world imports
- 3 Italy $26M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $497M 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 industrial conveyor belt
Brazil classifies industrial conveyor belt under NCM 4010.19.00: HS 4010.19 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 industrial conveyor belt
What is the HS code for Industrial conveyor belt?
The HS code for Industrial conveyor belt is 401019 (Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, (reinforced with other than metal only or textile materials only)). The HS code for an industrial conveyor belt made of vulcanised rubber reinforced with materials other than just metal or just textile is 401019.
How do I classify Industrial conveyor belt for customs?
Industrial conveyor belt is classified under HS code 401019 — Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, (reinforced with other than metal only or textile materials only). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include transmission belts?
No, transmission belts (like V-belts or synchronous belts) are classified under different subheadings within 4010, such as 401031 through 401039, depending on their shape and circumference.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial conveyor belt (HS 401019)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 401019 (the code used for industrial conveyor belt) in UN Comtrade data were China ($83M, 23% of world exports), the United States ($43M) and Italy ($34M). World exports came to about $361M, 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 industrial conveyor belt (HS 401019)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 401019 (the code used for industrial conveyor belt) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($65M, 13% of world imports), Indonesia ($26M) and Italy ($26M). World imports came to about $497M, 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 Industrial conveyor belt the same in all countries?
The base HS code 401019 for Industrial conveyor 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 industrial conveyor belt in Brazil?
In Brazil, industrial conveyor belt (HS 401019) is classified under NCM 4010.19.00.