Michelin XZL Radial Off-The-Highway Truck Tire from Germany

The Michelin XZL is a radial pneumatic tire designed for heavy-duty off-the-highway use on construction trucks and dump trucks, featuring extra-deep tread for superior traction in mud and gravel. It falls under HTS 4011.20.10.35 as a new radial tire for truck/bus applications, specifically the 'other' off-the-highway category, excluding certain specialized equipment tires. This classification reflects its robust construction for unpaved terrain rather than on-road highway use.

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

Import Tips

Verify tire specifications match 'radial' construction and off-the-highway radial for trucks/buses to avoid reclassification to on-highway codes like 4011.20.20

Include DOT markings, load index, and speed ratings in documentation; obtain EPA declarations if dual-use claims apply