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Michelin XZL Off-Road Truck Tire from Japan

The Michelin XZL is a radial new pneumatic tire designed for off-highway use on heavy trucks and buses in rugged construction sites. It features extra-deep tread and reinforced sidewalls for superior traction and durability on loose terrain, classified under HTS 4011.20.5050 as an off-the-highway tire not specifically for agricultural or earthmover equipment. This tire meets Chapter 40 definitions for vulcanized rubber tires excluding textile or other excluded articles.

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 marking and production date code to confirm 'new' status; used tires may shift to HTS 4012

• Provide manufacturer specs proving off-highway design (e.g

• tread pattern, load index) to avoid reclassification to on-highway codes

• Include end-use declaration for construction/mining to support 'other off-the-highway' categorization and prevent agricultural misclassification