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Michelin XZL Radial Off-Highway Truck Tire from Japan

The Michelin XZL is a radial pneumatic tire designed for heavy-duty off-highway trucks and buses, featuring extra-deep tread for superior traction in mining and construction sites. It classifies under HTS 4011.20.10.25 because it is a new rubber tire for rims 40.6 cm (16 inches) or larger, specifically radial construction for off-the-highway bus or truck applications. This ensures compliance with tariff specifications for large industrial tires.

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)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.

Import Tips

Verify tire specs confirm radial construction, off-highway use, and rim diameter ≥40.6 cm via manufacturer data sheets to match HTS 4011.20.10.25 exactly

Include DOT or ECE markings on documentation; U.S

Customs requires proof of new tire status and excludes retreads

Watch for misclassification as on-highway tires (4011.20.20); measure rim size precisely to avoid penalties

Michelin XZL Radial Off-Highway Truck Tire from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4011.20.10.25