Tire Building Drum from China

A cylindrical drum used in tire forming machines to shape and layer uncured rubber plies, beads, and sidewalls into a green tire carcass. It falls under HTS 8477.90.86.40 as a key part of machines specifically for forming pneumatic tires, enabling precise radial or bias ply construction.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.1%

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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

Verify compatibility with specific tire forming machine models via manufacturer specs; ensure rubber-contact surfaces meet FDA or equivalent standards if for food-grade tire production; declare exact material composition (e.g

steel, aluminum) to avoid reclassification