Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 245/40R19 from Japan
High-performance radial pneumatic tire designed for motor cars, featuring a 19-inch rim diameter greater than 18 inches. It is constructed with advanced rubber compounds for superior grip and handling on passenger vehicles like sports cars and sedans. Classified under HTS 4011.10.10.70 due to its radial ply construction and specific rim size for automotive use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
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.
9903.03.060%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 specifications match the declared HTS code to avoid misclassification
• Provide detailed technical specs including ply rating, load index, and speed rating for customs valuation
• Ensure tires are new and unused; inspect for manufacturing marks to prevent scrap rubber disputes