Mining Equipment Cushion Tire

Cushion tire made of thick vulcanized rubber for underground mining loaders, absorbing shocks without inner tubes. Falls under HTS 4012.90.10.00 as a cushion tire subtype of solid tires for extreme conditions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4011Lower: 13.4% vs 35%

If tire has any inflatable bladder or tube

Any pneumatic element, even auxiliary, moves it to heading 4011 for new pneumatic tires.

8431.49.90Same rate: 35%

If imported as replacement parts for specific mining machinery

End-use as machinery parts supersedes general tire heading under specific machinery chapters.

4008.21.00.00Same rate: 35%

If supplied as uncut rubber profiles before tire forming

Unformed rubber plates or profiles classify under 4008, not finished tires.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide mining machinery compatibility specs and DOT-equivalent markings to support classification

• Avoid bulk packaging without individual wrapping, as it risks damage claims at customs