Continental ContiJet Aircraft Nose Tire from China

Continental ContiJet is a lightweight pneumatic tire for nose gear on regional jets like the Embraer E175, featuring low rolling resistance for fuel efficiency. Under HTS 4011.30.0050, it qualifies as a new pneumatic rubber tire for aircraft, 'other' subheading, due to its specialized aviation construction. It excludes textile articles per Chapter notes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Document load rating and speed index matching aircraft specs; use ISPM 15 compliant packaging for wooden pallets

Pitfall: Incorrect country-of-origin marking on high-visibility sidewall