Metzeler Sportec M9 RR Rear Motorcycle Tire from Japan
Race-replica rear tire for street-legal sport motorcycles, with reinforced sidewalls for high-speed stability. Classified in HTS 4011.40.00.00 for its pneumatic construction and motorcycle-specific application.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document tread depth and pattern uniqueness to motorcycles vs. other vehicles
• Ensure no hard rubber components that might invoke Section XVI exclusions
• Partner with licensed customs brokers familiar with Chapter 40 tire rulings