Inner tubes — HTS 4013
Inner tubes, of rubber
Chapter 40 › Heading 4013
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 4013 is a four-digit product category for inner tubes made of rubber. It groups inflatable inner tubes used with certain vehicle or other pneumatic tires, rather than complete tires themselves. The heading is a starting point, not usually the complete classification needed for entry or landed-cost calculations.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, follow the heading’s subheadings and statistical breakouts. These commonly distinguish the tube’s intended use or type, such as whether it is for a particular kind of vehicle or tire application. Confirm the product’s construction, dimensions, markings, and intended use against the current HTSUS wording and any applicable classification notes; a customs broker may be needed for a close or unusual case.
What to check
- Confirm that the item is a rubber inner tube, not a tire, valve component, repair product, or finished inflatable article.
- Record the tube’s intended tire or vehicle application, size, valve configuration, and product markings before comparing subheadings.
- Read every subdivision under heading 4013 through the eight-digit level; do not select a code from the heading title alone.
- Compare the commercial invoice, product specifications, packaging, and catalog description so the declared use matches the physical product.
- Check the current HTSUS and applicable customs rulings, and ask a qualified customs broker or request a binding classification decision when the distinctions are unclear.
HTS heading 4013 summary
Inner tubes is a 4-digit product category containing 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 4013.90 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4013.10.00 👉 | Of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses or trucks | 3.7% | Free | 25% |
| 4013.20.00.00 👉 | Of a kind used on bicycles | 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 4013?
Inner tubes, 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.