Michelin Pilot Road 5 Front Motorcycle Tire

A premium front tire for touring motorcycles with silica-enhanced compound for longevity and rain traction. Classified under HTS 4011.40.00.00 for new pneumatic tires explicitly for motorcycles, distinguished by its size and load rating.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4011.20.10Higher: 54% vs 35%

If for passenger cars or trucks

Vehicle-specific design moves tires to automobile headings based on intended end-use, not just size.

4011Same rate: 35%

If retreaded or used, not new

Only new pneumatic tires qualify under 4011.40; retreads or recaps fall into floor coverings or other used tire subheadings.

4005.20.00Same rate: 35%

If imported in bulk as compounded rubber, not formed tires

Unvulcanized rubber in primary forms precedes finished tire classification in Chapter 40 hierarchy.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label tires with speed rating (e.g

V or W) and ECE/DOT markings to confirm motorcycle-specific classification

Provide load index documentation; exceeding bicycle limits prevents misclassification

Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect country-of-origin marking, which can lead to FDA or CBP holds

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Dunlop Sportmax Q5 Rear Motorcycle Tire

This is a high-performance rear tire designed specifically for sport motorcycles, featuring a V-shaped tread pattern for superior grip on both wet and dry roads. It falls under HTS 4011.40.00.00 as a new pneumatic tire of rubber intended for motorcycle use, excluding bicycles or other vehicles.

Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Rear Sport Bike Tire

Aggressive rear tire for high-performance sport bikes like Ducati or Yamaha, optimized for track days with multi-radius casing. It qualifies under HTS 4011.40.00.00 as a new pneumatic motorcycle tire due to its specialized tread and reinforcement.

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 Front Tire

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Metzeler Sportec M9 RR Rear Motorcycle Tire

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.

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