Used Car Passenger Tire from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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