Michelin Pilot Sport 4S Radial Tire from Germany
High-performance radial pneumatic tire designed for passenger cars, featuring a tread pattern optimized for sporty driving on motor cars including station wagons and racing cars. Classified under HTS 4011.10.10 as new rubber tires with radial ply construction for motor car use. The radial design provides enhanced stability and handling.
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 aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify radial construction certification and DOT markings to confirm classification under 4011.10.10 and avoid misclassification as bias-ply tires
• Include detailed tire specifications like size, load index, and speed rating in import documentation for customs valuation
• Ensure compliance with U.S. tire labeling standards (TREAD Act) to prevent delays or penalties at entry