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Metzeler ME888 Marathon Inner Tube from Japan

Metzeler ME888 inner tube features thick butyl rubber walls for long-haul touring motorcycles, resisting flex fatigue. Classified in HTS 4013.90.50.10 as it meets the vulcanized rubber tube definition for mopeds and motorcycles, not covered by excluded chapters.

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%

Import Tips

Use precise size notations (e.g

130/90-16) to avoid blending with bicycle tubes

Include origin certificates for preferential duty under US trade agreements

Avoid reclassification by excluding any plasticizers beyond permitted levels per note 5