Michelin Air X Aircraft Tire from Japan
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 — 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
• 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