Used Passenger Car Radial Tire from Germany
A worn pneumatic tire from a standard passenger vehicle, retreaded or in used condition, designed for on-highway transport of passengers. It falls under HTS 4012.20.60.00 as a used pneumatic tire for highway vehicles carrying passengers or goods. Excludes new tires or those for off-road use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify tire tread depth and condition meets DOT standards for used tires to avoid rejection at customs
• Provide documentation proving the tire's prior use on highway vehicles, such as service records or origin certificates
• Watch for misclassification as scrap; ensure tires are usable and not waste under heading 4004