# 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”. Car tyres can also fall under 4012.20 or 4012.11, depending on the condition.

Source: https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/car-tyres
Last updated: 11 October 2026

## Key facts

- Most likely code: [4011.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/401110)
- Chapter: [40: Rubber and articles thereof](https://border.bot/hs-codes/40)
- 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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/401110) (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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/401220) (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](https://border.bot/hs-codes/401211) (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.

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/for/car-tyres): 8 national lines, duty rates live

## Check your exact product

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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.

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/hs-codes/for/car-tyres.json