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Michelin X Line Energy T Truck Tire from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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