Retreaded Michelin Defender LTX Truck Tire from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

13.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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