Michelin Air X Aircraft Tire from China
The Michelin Air X is a radial pneumatic tire designed specifically for commercial aircraft like the Boeing 737, featuring advanced tread compounds for high-speed landings and takeoffs. It falls under HTS 4011.30.0050 as a new pneumatic tire of rubber for aircraft use, excluding those for dirigibles. This classification applies to its 'other' category within aircraft tires not specified elsewhere.
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
• Verify DOT and FAA certification markings to ensure compliance with aviation safety standards; obtain aircraft tire specifications from manufacturer for customs declaration
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as bus tires under 4011.20, leading to incorrect duties