Continental Hybrid HS3 Truck Tire from Germany
A new radial pneumatic tire for hybrid highway use on trucks, balancing fuel efficiency and performance for long-distance fleet operations. Falls under HTS 4011.20.50.20 as other on-the-highway truck/bus tires of rubber, adhering to Chapter 40 notes on vulcanized forms excluding textiles or hard rubber appliances.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document radial ply construction vs. bias to avoid 4011.20.10 reclassification; include engineering drawings if challenged
• For large shipments, segregate by size/position (steer/drive/trailer) to match exact statistical suffixes