Retreaded Michelin Defender LTX Truck Tire
This is a retreaded pneumatic tire designed for motor cars including SUVs and light trucks, featuring a durable tread pattern reapplied to a used casing. It falls under HTS 4012.11.80.00 as a retreaded tire of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons), categorized as 'other' since it is not specifically radial. Retreading extends tire life while maintaining performance standards for passenger vehicles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If explicitly radial construction
Radial retreaded tires for motor cars are classified separately in 4012.11.10.00, while non-radial fall under 'other' in 4012.11.80.00.
If used on buses or trucks over 0.5 ton capacity
Tires for commercial vehicles like buses or heavy trucks shift to 4012.20.00.00 based on vehicle weight capacity, not passenger motor cars.
If imported as new rather than retreaded
New pneumatic tires for motor cars are under Chapter 4011; retreading changes classification to used/retreaded category in 4012.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify retread certification from EPA SmartWay or similar programs to confirm compliance with US environmental standards for imported retreaded tires
• Include detailed documentation on the original casing manufacture date and retread process to avoid misclassification as new tires under 4011
• Check state-specific regulations on used/retreaded tire imports, as some US states restrict them due to safety concerns
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