Michelin Defender LTX M/S Light Truck Tire from Germany
This radial pneumatic tire is designed specifically for light trucks like pickups and SUVs, featuring an all-season tread pattern for on-highway use. It falls under HTS 4011.20.10.05 as a new rubber tire for light trucks, with radial construction optimized for highway durability and load-bearing capacity typical of vehicles under 14,000 lbs GVWR.
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.
9903.05.900%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 tire specifications match 'light truck' criteria (e.g
• load index, rim diameter 15-22 inches) to avoid reclassification
• Include DOT certification and manufacturing date codes on documentation to prove 'new' status
• Watch for ply rating discrepancies; mislabeling can trigger audits on highway suitability