Michelin Defender LTX M/S Light Truck Tire

This all-season radial tire is designed specifically for light trucks, SUVs, and pickups, featuring a tread pattern optimized for highway driving and light off-road use. It falls under HTS 4011.20.50.10 as a new pneumatic tire of rubber for on-the-highway light truck applications, excluding bus or heavy truck sizes. The tire's construction includes reinforced sidewalls for load-bearing capacity typical of light-duty vehicles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3.4%+35.0%38.4%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany3.4%+10.0%13.4%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan3.4%+10.0%13.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4011.10Lower: 13.4% vs 38.4%

If designed primarily for passenger cars or light vehicles under 3,500 kg

Passenger car tires are classified separately from light truck tires based on vehicle type and load capacity, shifting to the 'other motor vehicles' category.

4011.90.20Higher: 39% vs 38.4%

If used off-highway, such as for agricultural or construction light trucks

Off-the-highway tires for light trucks are directed to a separate subheading, excluding on-highway highway-use tires.

4012.20Lower: 10% vs 38.4%

If retreaded or used, not new pneumatic

Only new pneumatic tires qualify under 4011; retreaded or used tires move to Chapter 40 heading 4012 for recycled rubber products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify tire size and load index match light truck specs (e.g

โ€ข LT metric designations) to confirm 4011.20.50.10 classification; provide DOT certification and manufacturer specs for customs; watch for misclassification as passenger car tires which fall under different subheadings

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Nitto Terra Grappler G2 LT Tire

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