Michelin Primacy Tour A/S 185/70R13 Tire from Germany

This radial pneumatic tire is designed for passenger cars and SUVs, featuring an asymmetric tread pattern for all-season performance. It is classified under HTS 4011.10.10.10 because it is a new rubber tire for motor cars with a rim diameter of 13 inches (33.02 cm). The radial construction and size meet the specific subheading criteria excluding larger or non-radial tires.

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.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify DOT certification and tire specification markings to ensure compliance with US safety standards for pneumatic tires

Provide detailed technical specs including ply rating, load index, and speed rating in entry documentation to avoid misclassification

Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect rim diameter measurement leading to wrong subheading; measure precisely in cm