HS code for car tyres in the European Union
Last updated
Key facts
- Most likely code
- 4011.10
- Candidate codes
- 3
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 4
- General duty (MFN)
- 4.5%
Summary
Car tyres imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 4011.10 when it is a new pneumatic tyre of rubber of a kind used on motor cars. It sits in heading 40.11, “New pneumatic tyres, of rubber”. Car tyres can also fall under 4012.20 or 4012.11, depending on the condition. The tariff of the European Union has 4 national lines under these codes. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 4011.10 is 4.5%.
How to choose the right code
Is the tyre new, used or retreaded? Use 4011.10 when it is a new pneumatic tyre of rubber of a kind used on motor cars. Use 4012.20 when it is a used pneumatic tyre. Use 4012.11 when it is a retreaded tyre of a kind used on motor cars.
Codes for car tyres
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to car tyres.
- 4011.10
Most likely
Legal text: “Of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)”
Heading 40.11: “New pneumatic tyres, of rubber”
Applies when it is a new pneumatic tyre of rubber of a kind used on motor cars.
- 4012.20
Possible
Legal text: “Used pneumatic tyres”
Heading 40.12: “Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber”
Applies when it is a used pneumatic tyre.
- 4012.11
Possible
Legal text: “Retreaded tyres: Of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)”
Heading 40.12: “Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber”
Applies when it is a retreaded tyre of a kind used on motor cars.
National lines in the European Union
The tariff of the European Union splits these codes into 4 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 4011.10 is 4.5%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 4011.10
- 4011 10 00 00“Of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)”4.5%
Under 4012.20
- 4012 20 00 10“For use on civil aircraft”
- 4012 20 00 90“Other”4.5%
Under 4012.11
- 4012 11 00 00“Of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)”4.5%
Other countries
National tariff lines for car tyres are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.
- Car tyres in United States8 national lines, duty rates live
Check your exact product
Describe your product, or paste its page, and the classifier suggests the code in the tariff of the European Union with its reasons.
Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as car tyres can fall under different codes.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for car tyres?
Car tyres imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 4011.10 when it is a new pneumatic tyre of rubber of a kind used on motor cars. It sits in heading 40.11, “New pneumatic tyres, of rubber”.
Does the condition change the HS code for car tyres?
Yes. Use 4011.10 when it is a new pneumatic tyre of rubber of a kind used on motor cars. Use 4012.20 when it is a used pneumatic tyre. Use 4012.11 when it is a retreaded tyre of a kind used on motor cars.
What is the duty on car tyres imported into the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 4011.10 is 4.5%. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
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The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for car tyres by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.