Pneumatic Tire Wheel Assembly for Warehouse Forklift from Japan
This wheel and tire assembly features a 10-inch pneumatic tire mounted on a steel rim, designed specifically for works trucks used in warehouses for short-distance goods transport. It falls under HTS 8709.90.00.20 as a part for self-propelled works trucks not fitted with lifting equipment, matching the chapter's definition for factory and warehouse vehicles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify the wheel assembly is specifically for works trucks under heading 8709; provide manufacturer specs confirming non-lifting equipment use
• Include detailed invoices specifying tire type (pneumatic/solid), rim material, and load capacity to avoid misclassification as auto parts
• Ensure compliance with DOT tire standards if applicable, and retain assembly diagrams to prove integral part status