New pneumatic tires — HTS 4011
New pneumatic tires, of rubber
Chapter 40 › Heading 4011
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 4011 covers new pneumatic tires made of rubber. “Pneumatic” means the tire is designed to hold air or another gas, and “new” distinguishes these products from used, retreaded, or otherwise recapped tires. This is a broad 4-digit heading that groups tires before the tariff schedule separates them into more specific product descriptions.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, read the subheadings beneath 4011 and match the tire’s characteristics to the wording there. Common distinguishing factors can include the vehicle or equipment the tire is designed for, such as passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, aircraft, motorcycles, bicycles, or specialized machinery; construction features; and other tariff-defined types. Do not assume that a tire’s marketing name or retail category alone determines classification. The full product specification and the exact HTSUS text control.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is a new, rubber, pneumatic tire rather than a used, retreaded, solid, or non-rubber tire.
- Identify the tire’s intended vehicle or equipment, including whether it is for road use, aircraft, bicycles, motorcycles, agricultural equipment, or specialized machinery.
- Review the tire’s technical specifications—such as size, construction, load rating, tread, and intended application—and compare them with every subheading under 4011.
- Use the complete 8-digit HTSUS description, not just the 4-digit heading, and check any statistical suffix or reporting instructions that apply.
- If the specifications fit more than one provision or the intended use is unclear, obtain a customs-broker or other classification professional’s review and retain supporting product documents.
HTS heading 4011 summary
New pneumatic tires is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4011.10 | Of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars) |
| 4011.20 | Of a kind used on buses or trucks |
| 4011.80 | Of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines |
| 4011.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4011.30.00 👉 | Of a kind used on aircraft | Free | — | 30% |
| 4011.40.00.00 👉 | Of a kind used on motorcycles | Free | — | 10% |
| 4011.50.00.00 👉 | Of a kind used on bicycles | Free | — | 10% |
| 4011.70.00 👉 | Of a kind used on agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 4011?
New pneumatic tires, of rubber. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.