Retreaded Truck Tire - Michelin X Line Energy T

This is a retreaded pneumatic tire designed specifically for heavy-duty trucks, featuring a durable tread pattern optimized for long-haul highway use. It falls under HTS 4012.12.80 as a retreaded tire of a kind used on trucks, excluding radial types classified elsewhere. The retreading process reuses the casing with a new tread for cost-effective sustainability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+35.0%38.4%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪Germany3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇯🇵Japan3.4%+10.0%13.4%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4011.70.00Lower: 35% vs 38.4%

If sold as a new tire rather than retreaded

New pneumatic tires for trucks fall under heading 4011, as retreading changes classification only if properly documented and marked.

4012.13.00Lower: 35% vs 38.4%

If the tire is radial ply construction

Retreaded radial tires for buses or trucks are specifically classified under 4012.13, separating them from bias-ply 'other' types.

8708.70Lower: 27.5% vs 38.4%

If imported mounted on wheels as road wheels

When retreaded tires are assembled onto wheels for vehicles, they become 'road wheels' under Chapter 87, not standalone rubber tires.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify retread certification from manufacturers like Bandag or Michelin to comply with DOT standards and avoid misclassification as new tires

• Include detailed documentation on original casing age and retread process; U.S

• Customs may inspect for safety compliance under FMVSS