Michelin Pilot Road 5 Front Motorcycle Tire from Japan
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.
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
• 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