Key facts
- Most likely code
- 4011.10
- Candidate codes
- 3
- HS edition
- HS2022
Summary
Car tyres 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.
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.
Duty rates by country
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
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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 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.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System 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.