Retreaded Michelin Air XSL Aircraft Tire from China
A retreaded radial tire optimized for wide-body jets such as the Airbus A380, using high-performance rubber compounds for heavy load-bearing on runways. Classified under HTS 4012.13.0050 for retreaded aircraft tires, 'other' covers advanced radial designs. Retreading reuses serviceable casings to reduce costs in aviation maintenance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Obtain EASA or FAA Form 8130-3 airworthiness tags as proof of retread quality to expedite customs clearance
• Declare exact size (e.g
• 49x19R22) and pressure ratings to match 'aircraft use' criteria and avoid duty hikes