Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber — HTS 4012
Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber
Chapter 40 › Heading 4012
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 4012 is a product category for certain rubber tire products other than ordinary new pneumatic tires. It groups retreaded pneumatic tires, used pneumatic tires, solid tires, cushion tires, tire treads, and tire flaps. “Pneumatic” means designed to hold air; “solid” and “cushion” tires do not use an air-filled chamber in the same way.
To reach a specific 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the product’s physical identity and intended use, then follow the subheading structure under 4012. The code may distinguish among retreaded versus used tires, solid or cushion tires, and separate tire treads or flaps. Further distinctions can depend on features such as tire type, construction, size, or whether the item is a complete tire or a component. Review the current HTSUS wording, including legal notes and any statistical subdivisions; a customs broker or classification specialist may be needed for close cases.
What to check
- Identify whether the item is a complete tire, a retreaded or used pneumatic tire, a solid or cushion tire, a tread, or a flap.
- Confirm the product’s construction, dimensions, intended vehicle or equipment, and whether it is designed to hold air.
- Read every indented subheading under 4012 and compare the product facts with the wording at each level.
- Check manufacturer specifications, product drawings, photographs, and invoices for evidence supporting the classification.
- Verify the complete current HTSUS code and any applicable notes before filing; seek professional classification advice when descriptions overlap.
HTS heading 4012 summary
Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber is a 4-digit product category containing 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 4012.11 | Of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars) |
| 4012.12 | Of a kind used on buses or trucks |
| 4012.19 | Other |
| 4012.20 | Used pneumatic tires |
| 4012.90 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4012.13.00 👉 | Of a kind used on aircraft | Free | — | 30% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 4012?
Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, 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.