Michelin Tweel Airless Radial Forklift Tire from Japan
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.
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
• 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