Used Natural Rubber Forklift Tire

Used pneumatic tire primarily of natural rubber for industrial forklifts. HTS 4012.90.4500 applies to such other used pneumatic tires, excluding cushion/solid types explicitly.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

4012Same rate: 39.2%

If retreaded golf cart tires

Specific retreaded golf tires have dedicated subheading.

4013.20.00.00Lower: 35% vs 39.2%

If solid or cushion forklift tires

Non-pneumatic forklift tires classify under 4013 bicycle/similar.

8431.20.00.00Lower: 35% vs 39.2%

If integral to forklift machinery

Machinery parts classification if not sold separately as tires.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document prior usage hours or mileage to prove not new production

• Ensure no hard rubber elements, as those exclude from Chapter 40 per notes

• Comply with OSHA import standards for industrial tire safety markings

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Retreaded Natural Rubber Passenger Car Tire

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.

Used Natural Rubber Truck Tire

A worn used pneumatic tire from trucks, composed mainly of natural rubber, suitable for retreading or resale. Classified in HTS 4012.90.4500 as 'other' used tires of natural rubber, excluding solid or cushion types. It must not be new production.

Retreaded Natural Rubber Off-Road Tire

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Used Natural Rubber Agricultural Tractor Tire

Worn pneumatic tire from agricultural tractors made predominantly of natural rubber. Falls under HTS 4012.90.4500 as other used tires of natural rubber, per Chapter 40 exclusions from textiles or machinery.

Retreaded Natural Rubber Mining Dump Truck Tire

Large retreaded pneumatic tire of natural rubber for heavy-duty mining dump trucks. Classified in 4012.90.4500 as other retreaded tires, vulcanized natural rubber per Chapter note definitions, not new or solid.

Retreaded Natural Rubber Military Vehicle Tire

Retreaded pneumatic tire of natural rubber for military or government vehicles. Under 4012.90.4500 as other retreaded natural rubber tires, vulcanized and pneumatic per Chapter specs.