4010.19 - Other:

HTS code 4010.19 encompasses conveyor or transmission belts and belting made from vulcanized rubber that are neither reinforced solely with metal nor solely with textile materials. This category serves as a residual classification for conveyor belts whose reinforcement, if any, does not fit the specific criteria of the preceding subheadings. It is crucial to examine the material composition and construction of the belt to ensure it is not exclusively reinforced with metal threads or fabrics, which would place it under 4010.11, nor exclusively with textile materials, which would fall under 4010.12.

Where conveyor belts are reinforced with a combination of materials, or where their reinforcement is not solely of metal or textile, they will likely be classified under 4010.19. This includes belts where reinforcement elements might be made of a mix of materials, or where the reinforcement is integral to the rubber but not in the form of distinct metal or textile layers. The primary function of these belts as conveying or transmitting power remains central to their classification within this chapter.

Within HTS code 4010.19, further subdivisions exist to refine classification based on the specific nature of combined reinforcement. Subheadings such as those relating to combined textile materials will specify how these different reinforcement types are incorporated. For instance, a belt reinforced with both metal and textile components, or with materials other than exclusively metal or textile, would be examined under these more granular categories to determine the most precise classification. This ensures that belts with complex constructions are accurately categorized based on their specific composite reinforcement.