Retreaded Natural Rubber Passenger Car Tire from Japan
A retreaded pneumatic tire made primarily from natural rubber, used for passenger vehicles after the original tread has worn down. It falls under HTS 4012.90.4500 as a retreaded tire of natural rubber, distinct from new tires in Chapter 40. Retreading extends tire life by applying new natural rubber tread.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify retread certification and DOT markings to ensure compliance with US safety standards for retreaded tires
• Provide documentation proving natural rubber composition exceeds synthetic to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as new tires, which shifts to higher-duty headings