Used Cessna 172 Radial Tire from Japan
Used high-floatation radial tire from a Cessna 172 general aviation aircraft, showing tread wear from runway operations. HTS 4012.20.10 applies to all used pneumatic aircraft tires, including small GA planes, as long as not for highway use. Vulcanized rubber construction per chapter definition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide aircraft registration logs linking tire to specific plane for end-use proof; GA tires often misclassified as motorcycle tires
• Ensure no vulcanizing agents added post-use that could shift to primary forms under notes 5(a)
• Declare exact dimensions and ply ratings; pitfall is undervaluing based on wear without appraisal