Product classification
HS code for Metal reinforced conveyor belt: 4010.11
Rubber, vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, reinforced only with metal.
Classification of metal reinforced conveyor belt under HS 4010.11
HS code 4010.11 is assigned to conveyor belts or belting made of vulcanized rubber that are reinforced exclusively with metal. Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 40 covers rubber and articles thereof. Heading 4010 specifically addresses conveyor or transmission belts. The subheadings under 4010.1x are organized based on the material used for reinforcement. For a product to fall under 4010.11, the internal structural integrity must be provided by metal components, such as steel cords, wires, or metal mesh, without the inclusion of textile fibers or other reinforcing materials. This type of belting is commonly used in heavy-duty industrial applications, such as mining or heavy manufacturing, where high tensile strength and resistance to elongation are required. The classification remains here as long as the rubber provides the external form and the metal provides the internal reinforcement. If the belt were reinforced with both metal and textile, it would likely fall under 4010.19. The determination is made based on the only with metal provision in the legal text of the subheading, ensuring that the primary reinforcement is metallic in nature.
- Covers
- Steel cord conveyor belts
- Metal-mesh reinforced rubber belts
- Heavy-duty industrial belts with internal metal wires
- Vulcanized rubber belts with steel cable cores
- Also under 4010.11
- Continental ContiTech Steel Cord Conveyor Belts
- Fenner Dunlop UsFlex
- Bridgestone Steel Cord Belts
- Semperit Sempercord
Codes often confused with 4010.11
Common mistake. Importers often confuse 4010.11 with 4010.12, which covers belts reinforced only with textile materials. If a belt contains both metal and textile reinforcement, it must be classified under 4010.19 as other. Another error involves classifying the product under heading 7326 as an article of iron or steel. This occurs when the metal content is perceived as the dominant component; however, according to Note 1 to Chapter 40, products consisting of rubber combined with metal reinforcement remain in Chapter 40 provided they retain the essential character of rubber articles. Furthermore, transmission belts (used for power, not moving goods) are classified in subheadings 4010.31 through 4010.39.
Top exporters and importers of HS 401011 (the code used for metal reinforced conveyor belt), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 401011 (the code used for metal reinforced conveyor belt) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 7.7% 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 401011, not only metal reinforced conveyor belt.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $273M 45% of world exports
- 2 Poland $92M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $75M 12% of world exports
World total: $602M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Chile $42M 7.7% of world imports
- 2 Australia $42M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 United States $35M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $549M 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 metal reinforced conveyor belt
Brazil classifies metal reinforced conveyor belt under NCM 4010.11.00: HS 4010.11 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 metal reinforced conveyor belt
What is the HS code for Metal reinforced conveyor belt?
The HS code for Metal reinforced conveyor belt is 401011 (Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, reinforced only with metal). The HS code for a vulcanized rubber conveyor belt reinforced only with metal is 4010.11.
How do I classify Metal reinforced conveyor belt for customs?
Metal reinforced conveyor belt is classified under HS code 401011 — Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, reinforced only with metal. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can a belt with both textile and metal be classified here?
No, 4010.11 is strictly for belts reinforced only with metal. Belts with mixed reinforcement are classified under 4010.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal reinforced conveyor belt (HS 401011)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 401011 (the code used for metal reinforced conveyor belt) in UN Comtrade data were China ($273M, 45% of world exports), Poland ($92M) and Germany ($75M). World exports came to about $602M, 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 metal reinforced conveyor belt (HS 401011)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 401011 (the code used for metal reinforced conveyor belt) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($42M, 7.7% of world imports), Australia ($42M) and the United States ($35M). World imports came to about $549M, 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 Metal reinforced conveyor belt the same in all countries?
The base HS code 401011 for Metal reinforced 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 metal reinforced conveyor belt in Brazil?
In Brazil, metal reinforced conveyor belt (HS 401011) is classified under NCM 4010.11.00.