Continental ContiJet Aircraft Nose Tire from Japan
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 — 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
• 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