Retreaded Michelin X Line Energy T Truck Tire from China
This retreaded pneumatic tire is designed for on-the-highway use on heavy-duty trucks, featuring a durable tread pattern optimized for long-haul freight transport. It falls under HTS 4012.12.8029 as a retreaded tire specifically for buses or trucks, excluding radial types and certain specialized applications. The retreading process reuses the casing with a new tread for cost-effective sustainability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify DOT marking and retread manufacturer certification to prove compliance with FMVSS standards
• Provide detailed documentation on original casing condition and retread process to avoid misclassification as new tires
• Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect size reporting, which can trigger reclassification to other subheadings