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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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