Dunlop Elite IV Motorcycle Inner Tube from Japan
The Dunlop Elite IV is a high-performance butyl rubber inner tube designed specifically for sport and touring motorcycles, ensuring airtight sealing and puncture resistance. It falls under HTS 4013.90.50.10 as an inner tube of rubber for motorcycles, distinct from outer tires and not excluded by chapter notes for textile or mechanical articles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify tube dimensions and motorcycle compatibility via manufacturer specs to match HTS subheading precisely
• Include DOT marking certification and material composition (butyl rubber) in documentation to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as outer tires, which fall under 4011; ensure packaging specifies 'inner tube'