Retreaded Radial Light Truck Tire - 225/75R16LT
This retreaded radial pneumatic tire in size 225/75R16LT is designed for light trucks used on highways, featuring a reinforced tread pattern for durability and traction. It falls under HTS 4012.12.4015 as a retreaded tire specifically for on-the-highway light truck applications, excluding off-road or agricultural use. The tire undergoes retreading by applying a new tread to a used casing, meeting radial construction standards for buses or trucks.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bias-ply construction instead of radial
Bias-ply retreaded truck/bus tires classify under 4012.11, differing from radial in cord angle arrangement.
If new tire, not retreaded
New pneumatic radial truck/bus tires fall under heading 4011, as retreading changes classification to used/retreaded category.
If for off-highway light truck use
Off-the-highway truck/bus retreaded tires go to 4012.19, based on application rather than highway designation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify DOT certification and retread markings on the sidewall to confirm compliance with US safety standards for pneumatic tires
• Provide documentation proving the tire is retreaded (e.g
• retread band invoice) and intended for light truck highway use to avoid misclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like importing off-road tires under this code; measure load index to ensure light truck specs (typically LT suffix)
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