Bridgestone V-Steel Rib 475 Industrial Tire from Germany
This heavy-duty pneumatic tire is designed for industrial handling vehicles like forklifts and warehouse loaders, featuring a ribbed tread pattern for superior traction on smooth surfaces. It falls under HTS 4011.80.80 as a new rubber tire specifically for industrial handling machines, not for construction, mining, or passenger vehicles. The 'other' subheading covers non-agricultural radial or bias-ply variants.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify tire specifications match 'industrial handling' use via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification to bus/truck tires (4011.20)
• Include DOT markings and load capacity documentation; ensure pneumatic construction is confirmed