Continental ContiJet Aircraft Tire from Germany
Pneumatic tire engineered for regional jets like the Embraer E-Jets, with bias-ply construction for main landing gear durability. Falls under HTS 4011.30.00 as a new rubber tire dedicated to aircraft propulsion and support systems. It resists cuts from runway debris common in shorter-field operations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include test reports from aviation labs confirming load/speed ratings exceed road tire limits
• Declare exact aircraft models (e.g
• E175) in entry docs to tie to 'of a kind used on aircraft'
• Budget for specialized storage during customs hold to maintain tire integrity