Michelin X Line Energy T Truck Tire from China
A new pneumatic radial truck tire designed for long-haul semi-trucks, featuring reinforced sidewalls and low rolling resistance tread. Classified under HTS 4011.20.50 as it is a rubber tire for trucks, not specifically for buses or agricultural/off-road use. Excludes bias-ply construction and bus-specific designs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify tire is new and pneumatic via manufacturer certification; DOT markings must be present for US compliance
• Ensure load index and speed rating match truck use to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: importing used tires, which fall outside this heading