Michelin Camel-Back Retreading Strip from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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