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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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