Bridgestone Potenza RE980AS 205/55R14 Tire from Japan
All-season radial tire for compact cars and station wagons, 14-inch rim, with advanced silica compound for year-round performance. Classified in HTS 4011.10.10.20 for new rubber pneumatic tires used on motor cars, radial type within 13-14 inch rim range. Complies with Chapter 40 rubber definitions, not covered by excluded chapters.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
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
• Ensure FMVSS 139 certification for light vehicle tires
• Document exact rim diameter measurement to match subheading precisely
• Watch for common pitfall of bulk packaging misclassified as scrap under 4004