Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 225/50R16 Tire from Japan
High-performance radial pneumatic tire designed for passenger cars, with a 16-inch rim diameter and 225/50R16 sizing. It features a tread pattern optimized for sporty driving on motor cars including station wagons. Classified under HTS 4011.10.10.40 due to its radial construction and specific rim size for automotive use.
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
• Verify DOT code marking on sidewall for highway-legal pneumatic tires to meet US safety standards
• Provide detailed tire specifications including ply rating and load index in entry documentation
• Avoid misclassification as truck tires; confirm passenger car end-use to prevent duty adjustments