Bridgestone Bandag BT470 Inner Tube from Germany
A robust butyl rubber inner tube for truck and bus retread tires, engineered for high-pressure applications and extended service life in fleet operations. It meets Chapter 40 definitions for vulcanized rubber inner tubes and is specifically sized for truck axles. Classified under 4013.10.00.20 for truck/bus use, excluding mechanical appliances or sports articles.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include pressure ratings (e.g
• 120 PSI) and valve type (e.g
• TRJ) in invoices to confirm suitability for truck/bus tires
• Ensure no hard rubber components, as per Chapter 40 note (d), to prevent classification issues