Heading 4012
HTS code 4012 — Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber
- Chapter
- 40 — Rubber
- Tariff lines
- 24
- General duty
- General duty rates from 2.7% to 4.2%, with 12 duty-free lines
Tariff lines under heading 4012
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4012.11.4000 | Radial (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Retreaded tires > Of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)) | 4% | No. |
| 4012.11.8000 | Other (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Retreaded tires > Of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)) | 3.4% | No. |
| 4012.12.4015 | Light truck (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Retreaded tires > Of a kind used on buses or trucks > Radial > On-the-highway truck and bus tires) | 4% | No. |
| 4012.12.4025 | Other (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Retreaded tires > Of a kind used on buses or trucks > Radial > On-the-highway truck and bus tires) | 4% | No. |
| 4012.12.4035 | Other (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Retreaded tires > Of a kind used on buses or trucks > Radial) | 4% | No. |
| 4012.12.8019 | Light truck (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Retreaded tires > Of a kind used on buses or trucks > Other > On-the-highway truck and bus tires) | 3.4% | No. |
| 4012.12.8029 | Other (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Retreaded tires > Of a kind used on buses or trucks > Other > On-the-highway truck and bus tires) | 3.4% | No. |
| 4012.12.8050 | Other (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Retreaded tires > Of a kind used on buses or trucks > Other) | 3.4% | No. |
| 4012.13.0010 | For use in civil aircraft (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Retreaded tires > Of a kind used on aircraft) | Free | No. |
| 4012.13.0050 | Other (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Retreaded tires > Of a kind used on aircraft) | Free | No. |
| 4012.19.2000 | Designed for tractors provided for in subheadings 8701.91.10, 8701.92.10, 8701.93.10, 8701.94.10 or 8701.95.10 or for agricultural or horticultural machinery or implements provided for in chapter 84 or in subheading 8716.80.10 (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Retreaded tires > Other) | Free | No. |
| 4012.19.4000 | Radial (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Retreaded tires > Other > Other) | 4% | No. |
| 4012.19.8000 | Other (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Retreaded tires > Other > Other) | 3.4% | No. |
| 4012.20.1010 | For use in civil aircraft (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Used pneumatic tires > Aircraft) | Free | No. |
| 4012.20.1050 | Other (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Used pneumatic tires > Aircraft) | Free | No. |
| 4012.20.1500 | Of a kind used on vehicles, including tractors, for the on-highway transport of passengers or goods (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Used pneumatic tires > Designed for tractors provided for in subheadings 8701.91.10, 8701.92.10, 8701.93.10, 8701.94.10 or 8701.95.10 or for agricultural or horticultural machinery or implements provided for in chapter 84 or in subheading 8716.80.10) | Free | No. |
| 4012.20.4500 | Other (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Used pneumatic tires > Designed for tractors provided for in subheadings 8701.91.10, 8701.92.10, 8701.93.10, 8701.94.10 or 8701.95.10 or for agricultural or horticultural machinery or implements provided for in chapter 84 or in subheading 8716.80.10) | Free | No. |
| 4012.20.6000 | Of a kind used on vehicles, including tractors, for the on-highway transport of passengers or goods, or on vehicles of heading 8705 (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Used pneumatic tires > Other) | Free | No. |
| 4012.20.8000 | Other (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Used pneumatic tires > Other) | Free | No. |
| 4012.90.1000 | Solid or cushion tires (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Other) | Free | No. |
| 4012.90.3000 | Bicycle rim strips (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Other > Other > Of natural rubber) | Free | kg, No. |
| 4012.90.4500 | Other (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Other > Other > Of natural rubber) | 4.2% | kg, No. |
| 4012.90.7000 | Bicycle rim strips (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Other > Other > Other) | Free | kg, No. |
| 4012.90.9000 | Other (Retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber > Other > Other > Other) | 2.7% | kg, No. |
Documents required to import under 4012
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 4012?
- HTS heading 4012 covers retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire flaps, of rubber. It sits in Chapter 40 (rubber) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 24 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 4012?
- General duty rates from 2.7% to 4.2%, with 12 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 4012 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 40
- 4001Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 4002Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of any product of heading 4001 with any product of this heading, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 4003Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 4004Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom
- 4005Compounded rubber, unvulcanized, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip
- 4006Other forms (for example, rods, tubes and profile shapes) and articles (for example, discs and rings), of unvulcanized rubber
- 4007Vulcanized rubber thread and cord
- 4008Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber