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Michelin X Line Energy T Truck Tire

This is a new pneumatic radial truck tire designed for on-the-highway use on semi-trucks and commercial vehicles, featuring low rolling resistance for fuel efficiency. It falls under HTS 4011.20.50.20 as a rubber tire specifically for buses or trucks, not for off-highway or aircraft use, and classified as 'other' within on-the-highway tires. The tire's construction complies with Chapter 40 definitions for vulcanized rubber products excluding textiles or other specified chapters.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+35.0%38.4%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪Germany3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇯🇵Japan3.4%+10.0%13.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

4011.20.10Higher: 54% vs 38.4%

If bias-ply construction rather than radial

Bias-ply truck tires classify under the radial-specific subheading's counterpart in HTS 4011.20.10 for non-radial on-highway truck/bus tires.

4011.90.20Higher: 39% vs 38.4%

If designed for off-highway use like construction sites

Off-the-highway truck tires fall under 4011.90, as the hierarchy distinguishes on-highway from off-highway applications per subheading structure.

4013.90Lower: 13.7% vs 38.4%

If retreaded or used, not new

Only new pneumatic tires are in 4011; retreaded or used tires shift to Chapter 40 heading 4013 for inner tubes and other rubber tires.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify DOT certification and speed/load ratings on sidewall to confirm highway truck/bus classification and avoid misclassification as off-road

Provide manufacturer specs proving 'new pneumatic' status and radial construction; retain production records to demonstrate not scrap or waste per Chapter 40 note 4