Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber

HS v2022 Code: 4010

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
40	10	n/a

Code	4010
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	40

Ancestor Codes: Rubber and articles thereof

This Code: Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber

Child Codes: Rubber; vulcanised, endless synchronous belts, of an outside circumference exceeding 150 cm but not exceeding 198 cm; Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, reinforced only with metal; Rubber; 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; Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, reinforced only with textile materials; Rubber; vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 180cm but not exceeding 240 cm; Rubber; vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), other than V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 60cm but not exceeding 180 cm; Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, (reinforced with other than metal only or textile materials only); Rubber; vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 60cm but not exceeding 180 cm; Rubber; vulcanised, endless synchronous belts, of an outside circumference exceeding 60 cm but not exceeding 150 cm; Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor or transmission belts or belting, n.e.c. in heading no. 4010

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Vulcanised rubber thread and cord; Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber; Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges); New pneumatic tyres, of rubber; Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber

About conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber

HS code 4010 covers the production and trade of conveyor or transmission belts and belting made from vulcanized rubber. These industrial products play a crucial role in the efficient operation of machinery and equipment across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, mining, agriculture, and transportation. The global conveyor and transmission belt market is a significant contributor to the broader industrial and logistics sectors, enabling the seamless transfer of materials and power between various components and systems.

Production process

The production of conveyor and transmission belts under HS code 4010 typically involves a multi-step process. First, raw rubber materials are compounded with various additives, such as reinforcing fillers and vulcanizing agents, to achieve the desired physical and mechanical properties. The rubber compound is then extruded or calendered into thin sheets or strips, which are cut and spliced to form the belt structure. Finally, the belts undergo a vulcanization process, where heat and pressure are applied to crosslink the rubber molecules and enhance the belt's durability and strength.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of conveyor and transmission belts under HS code 4010 include natural and synthetic rubber, textile reinforcing materials (such as polyester, nylon, or steel), and various chemical additives like accelerators, antioxidants, and vulcanizing agents. Specialized machinery, such as extruders, calenders, and vulcanizing presses, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce capable of operating the equipment and ensuring quality control throughout the production cycle.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 4010 are conveyor and transmission belts, which are used in a wide range of applications. These belts are often consumed by industries such as 8428 Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery, 8431 Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machinery of headings 8425 to 8430, and 8474 (Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances, in solid (including powder or paste) form; machinery for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials or other mineral products in powder or paste form; machines for forming foundry moulds of sand).

Family tree for conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/40'>40: Rubber and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4010'>4010: Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4001'>4001: Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4002'>4002: Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4003'>4003: Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4004'>4004: Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4005'>4005: Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4006'>4006: Unvulcanised rubber in other forms (e.g. rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (e.g. discs and rings)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4007'>4007: Vulcanised rubber thread and cord</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4008'>4008: Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4009'>4009: Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges)</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4011'>4011: New pneumatic tyres, of rubber</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4012'>4012: Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4013'>4013: Inner tubes, of rubber</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4014'>4014: Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4015'>4015: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4016'>4016: Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4017'>4017: Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber</a>"]

    B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401011'>401011: Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, reinforced only with metal</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401012'>401012: Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, reinforced only with textile materials</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401019'>401019: Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor belts or belting, (reinforced with other than metal only or textile materials only)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401031'>401031: Rubber; vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 60cm but not exceeding 180 cm</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401032'>401032: Rubber; vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), other than V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 60cm but not exceeding 180 cm</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401033'>401033: Rubber; vulcanised, endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 180cm but not exceeding 240 cm</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401034'>401034: Rubber; 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</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401035'>401035: Rubber; vulcanised, endless synchronous belts, of an outside circumference exceeding 60 cm but not exceeding 150 cm</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401036'>401036: Rubber; vulcanised, endless synchronous belts, of an outside circumference exceeding 150 cm but not exceeding 198 cm</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401039'>401039: Rubber; vulcanised, conveyor or transmission belts or belting, n.e.c. in heading no. 4010</a>"]


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