Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 165/70R13 Tire from Germany
Fuel-efficient radial tire for small sedans with low rolling resistance design. Falls under HTS 4011.10.10.10 due to its new rubber construction, radial build for motor cars, and rim diameter ≤33.02 cm. Chapter notes confirm exclusion of non-pneumatic or textile-based items.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Submit tire performance data sheets to CBP for verification against radial construction claims
• Use proper NAICS codes (326211 for tire manufacturing) for accurate statistical reporting