Product classification
HS code for Transmission 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 transmission belts under HS 5910.00
Transmission belts of textile material are classified under HS code 5910.00. This classification is determined by the primary component of the product, which is textile fibers, regardless of whether they are impregnated, coated, or reinforced with other materials like plastics or metal. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, products are classified based on the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 59 specifically covers impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics and articles of a kind suitable for industrial use. The classification 5910.00 is reserved for transmission or conveyor belts or belting that are made of textile material. This includes belts where the textile provides the structural integrity, even if a layer of synthetic rubber or plastic is applied to the surface to improve grip or durability. If the belt is predominantly made of vulcanized rubber, it would move to Chapter 40, but for textile-based belts, 5910.00 remains the correct designation for international trade and customs valuation.
- Covers
- Textile transmission belts reinforced with metal wire
- Conveyor belting made of woven textile fabrics
- Laminated textile belts for industrial machinery
- Impregnated textile belts for power transmission
- Textile belts coated with plastics for durability
- 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. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 4010, which covers transmission or conveyor belts made of vulcanized rubber. Importers often confuse these because many textile belts have a rubberized coating. However, if the textile material is the essential character or the primary component, 5910.00 applies. Another common error is using 8483, which covers transmission shafts and cranks; while belts are parts of transmission systems, they are specifically excluded from 8483 when they are made of textile or rubber materials, as they are classified by their constituent material instead.
Top exporters and importers of HS 591000 (the code used for transmission belts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 591000 (the code used for transmission 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 transmission 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 transmission belts
Brazil classifies transmission 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 transmission belts
What is the HS code for Transmission belts?
The HS code for Transmission 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). The HS code for transmission belts made of textile material is 5910.00. If the belts are made of vulcanized rubber, the code is 4010.
How do I classify Transmission belts for customs?
Transmission 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 5910.00 include belts reinforced with metal?
Yes, as long as the primary material is textile, the inclusion of metal reinforcement does not change the classification from 5910.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of transmission belts (HS 591000)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 591000 (the code used for transmission 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 transmission belts (HS 591000)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 591000 (the code used for transmission 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 Transmission belts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 591000 for Transmission 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 transmission belts in Brazil?
In Brazil, transmission belts (HS 591000) is classified under NCM 5910.00.00.