Dunlop Aircraft Main Gear Tire from China

Heavy-duty pneumatic tire for military transport aircraft like the C-130 Hercules, built with Kevlar belts for ballistic resistance. Classified in HTS 4011.30.00 for its exclusive use on aircraft, distinguishing it from ground vehicles. Designed for rough unprepared airstrips with superior sidewall protection.

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

Secure military or OEM end-user certificates to validate aircraft-specific classification

Label tires with PN (part numbers) matching aircraft blueprints for audit-proof entries

Comply with ITAR if tires have military specs to avoid export control violations