Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 245/40R14 Tire from Germany
High-performance radial pneumatic tire designed for passenger cars, with a rim diameter of 14 inches, featuring asymmetric tread pattern for superior grip and handling. Classified under HTS 4011.10.10.20 due to its radial construction and specific rim size for motor cars including station wagons and racing cars. Made entirely of rubber compounds meeting Chapter 40 definitions, excluding textile or other excluded materials.
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 marking on sidewall for legal road use compliance
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming radial ply and exact rim diameter (33.02-35.56 cm)
• Avoid misdeclaration as truck tires to prevent reclassification and penalties