Retreaded Radial Tire for Honda Accord from Japan
Retreaded radial tire optimized for mid-size sedans such as the Honda Accord, with radial ply design for improved handling and fuel efficiency on highways. Classified under HTS 4012.11.40.00 because it is a retreaded pneumatic tire specifically for motor cars (station wagons excluded here but included in heading), meeting the radial specification. The retreading process reuses the original casing with a new rubber tread.
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
• Include load index and speed rating in import docs to prove suitability for motor cars, preventing reclassification to commercial vehicle headings
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