Bridgestone RE-71 Aircraft Main Gear Tire from Japan
Bridgestone RE-71 is a pneumatic tire for main landing gear on wide-body aircraft like the Airbus A380, engineered with heat-resistant rubber for multiple high-impact cycles. It is classified in HTS 4011.30.0050 as a new 'other' pneumatic tire of rubber for aircraft, distinct from automobile or truck tires. The tire's aviation-specific tread pattern ensures optimal performance on runways.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit FAA supplemental type certificate if applicable for verification; watch for undervaluation penalties on high-value aviation tires
• Avoid pitfall: confusing with off-road truck tires under 4011.61