4012.11.80.00/Retreaded Michelin Defender LTX Truck Tire/Germany

Retreaded Michelin Defender LTX Truck Tire from Germany

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.

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

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Import Tips

• 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