4012.90.90.00/Used Car Passenger Tire/Japan

Used Car Passenger Tire from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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