Michelin Air X Aircraft Tire from China

A radial pneumatic tire designed specifically for commercial aircraft like the Boeing 737, made from high-strength rubber compounds to withstand extreme landing stresses and high speeds. It falls under HTS 4011.30.00 because it is a new pneumatic tire explicitly engineered for aircraft use, meeting aviation safety standards. These tires feature reinforced sidewalls and heat-resistant treads for runway operations.

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

Obtain FAA or EASA certification documentation to prove aircraft-specific design and compliance with aviation standards during import

Verify tire specifications match DOT-equivalent aviation markings to avoid reclassification as general-purpose tires

Include detailed technical data sheets showing pressure ratings and load indices suitable only for aircraft