Michelin Defender LTX M/S Light Truck Tire from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify tire size and load index match light truck specs (e.g
• 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