Used Boeing 737 Main Landing Gear Tire from China

A worn pneumatic tire from the main landing gear of a Boeing 737 commercial airliner, suitable for retreading or recycling after reaching its service limit. Classified under HTS 4012.20.10 as a used pneumatic tire specifically for aircraft, excluding those unfit for road use per chapter notes. It meets the definition of used rubber pneumatic tires designed for aviation applications.

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
9903.88.0325%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)

Import Tips

Verify tire service history and pressure ratings via FAA or EASA documentation to confirm aircraft-specific use and avoid misclassification as road tires

Obtain DOT exemption letters since these are not for highway use; include maintenance logs to prove 'used' status and prevent new tire duties

Check for hazardous material declarations due to potential residual hydraulic fluids; common pitfall is failing to declare as aviation scrap