Used Car Passenger Tire
A worn pneumatic tire removed from a passenger vehicle, suitable for retreading or resale as a used tire. It falls under HTS 4012.90.90.00 as a used pneumatic tire of rubber, not retreaded and excluded from new tire categories in heading 4011.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 2.7% | +35.0% | 37.7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 2.7% | +10.0% | 12.7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not demonstrably used or worn
New pneumatic tires for passenger cars fall under heading 4011, requiring proof of prior use for 4012 classification.
If cut into unusable scraps from tire manufacturing
Rubber waste, parings, and scrap from tire production are classified in 4004 per chapter note 4, not whole used tires.
If imported as part of a complete used vehicle
Tires on imported used motor vehicles are classified with the vehicle under Chapter 87, not separately as rubber articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify tire condition documentation to confirm 'used' status and avoid misclassification as new tires under 4011
• Ensure DOT markings are intact for regulatory compliance; missing markings may trigger customs holds
• Declare tread depth accurately to prevent undervaluation penalties during inspection
Related Products under HTS 4012.90.90.00
Retreaded Truck Tire
A pneumatic truck tire that has been retreaded with new rubber tread on the worn casing for extended use. Classified under HTS 4012.90.90.00 as a retreaded pneumatic tire of rubber, distinct from new or solid tires.
Used Motorcycle Tire
A pneumatic tire from a motorcycle showing wear from road use, often imported for replacement markets. It qualifies for HTS 4012.90.90.00 as other used pneumatic tires of rubber outside specific subheadings.
Solid Rubber Forklift Tire
A non-pneumatic solid tire made entirely of rubber for industrial forklifts, providing puncture resistance. Falls under HTS 4012.90.90.00 as other solid or cushion tires of rubber.
Used Off-Road ATV Tire
A worn pneumatic tire from an all-terrain vehicle, featuring aggressive tread for off-road conditions. Imported under HTS 4012.90.90.00 as other used pneumatic rubber tires.
Cushion Tire for Industrial Cart
A thick solid rubber cushion tire designed for warehouse carts and material handling equipment. Classified in HTS 4012.90.90.00 as other cushion tires of rubber.
Used Aircraft Ground Handling Tire
A large pneumatic tire used for ground support equipment around aircraft, now worn from service. Fits HTS 4012.90.90.00 as other used pneumatic tires.