Michelin Tweel Airless Radial Forklift Tire

Michelin's innovative Tweel tire combines pneumatic-like performance with airless durability for forklifts in manufacturing plants. Classified under HTS 4011.80.80 as an 'other' new pneumatic tire for industrial handling vehicles, it meets the vulcanized rubber criteria excluding construction/mining primaries.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+35.0%38.4%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪Germany3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇯🇵Japan3.4%+10.0%13.4%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

8431.20.00Lower: 35% vs 38.4%

If imported as part of a complete forklift assembly

Forklift parts including tires in sets may classify under machinery heading 8431.20 per Note 2 sets rule.

4012.90Lower: 12.7% vs 38.4%

If retreaded or used, not new

Only new pneumatic tires qualify for Chapter 40 heading 4011; used/recapped go to 4012.

4011.70.00Lower: 35% vs 38.4%

If designed for buses or trucks

End-use on highway vehicles shifts classification away from industrial handling specificity.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm 'pneumatic' status despite airless design—use engineering certs to prove rubber composition

Label with precise vehicle type (e.g

Class IV forklifts) to comply with CBP end-use rules