Michelin Camel-Back Retreading Strip
Unvulcanized rubber strip designed specifically as 'camel-back' for retreading worn tires, featuring a contoured profile that matches tire tread patterns. It is applied to the tire casing before vulcanization to restore tread depth and performance. Classified under HTS 4006.10.00.00 as it is an unvulcanized profile shape intended solely for tire retreading.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the strip is vulcanized or hardened
Vulcanized rubber plates, sheets, strips, rods, and profile shapes fall under heading 4008, as vulcanization changes the material state from unvulcanized.
If considered waste or scrap from tire manufacturing
Rubber waste, parings, and scrap not usable as-is are classified in 4004, but purpose-built retreading strips retain raw material character.
If sold as retreaded tire components rather than raw strips
Finished retreaded tires or their vulcanized parts go to 4012; unvulcanized strips for application remain in 4006.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the rubber is unvulcanized and specifically shaped for camel-back application to avoid reclassification as vulcanized under 4012
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming it's for retreading, not general tire repair, to meet HTS 4006.10.00.00 criteria
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