Metzeler ME888 Marathon Inner Tube
The Metzeler ME888 Marathon Inner Tube features thick butyl rubber walls for long-haul touring motorcycles, resisting flex fatigue. It is classified under tariff item 4013.90.90 as an 'other' inner tube of rubber, consistent with Chapter 40 notes on vulcanised rubber.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the inner tube is of a kind used on aircraft
Aircraft-specific inner tubes are classified under this separate tariff item.
If the inner tube is of a kind used on motor cars or buses
Inner tubes for passenger vehicles have a dedicated subheading, different from motorcycle tubes.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the tube is not of hard rubber, as Chapter 40 excludes hard rubber mechanical goods
• Provide the manufacturer's technical data sheet confirming butyl rubber composition
• Ensure the product is not classified as a textile article, which would fall under Section XI
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