HS code for car tire
The U.S. HS code for a car tire is usually 4011.10.10.30 (passenger, 15 inch rim), with a 4% general duty and an estimated total of 16.5% from China and 16.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 41.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger, 15 inch rim | 4011.10.10.30 | 4% | 16.5% |
- 4011.10.10.30: Having a rim diameter greater than 35.56 cm (14 inches) but not more than 38.10 cm (15 inches)
What decides the code
A new pneumatic rubber car tire is classified in heading 4011, and a passenger tire with a 15 inch rim falls under 4011.10.10.30.
- Tire type: new pneumatic tires of rubber fall in heading 4011. Used or retreaded tires go to other headings.
- Use: tires of a kind used on motor cars, including station wagons and racing cars, fall under 4011.10.
- Construction: radial tires are separated from other construction within 4011.10.
- Rim diameter: a rim diameter greater than 35.56 cm but not more than 38.10 cm, such as 15 inches, leads to 4011.10.10.30.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a car tire in 4012 is wrong because 4012 covers retreaded or used pneumatic tires, not new ones.
- Putting a 15 inch passenger radial tire in 4011.10.10.50 is wrong because that line covers a different rim diameter range.
- Classifying a car tire under 4011.20 is wrong because that line covers tires of a kind used on buses or lorries, not motor cars.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 16.5% = 4% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 41.5%.
- Vietnam
- 16.5% = 4% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 4011.10.10.30, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
Antidumping duty: Passenger vehicle and light truck tires from China, Vietnam, Thailand, Korea and Taiwan are subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders. These duties are not in the estimate above.
EU code and duty
- Passenger, 15 inch rim
- CN 4011 10 00, 4.5%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a car tire?
The U.S. HTS code for a car tire is usually 4011.10.10.30 (passenger, 15 inch rim). The first six digits, 4011.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a car tire from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 4011.10.10.30 is 4%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 16.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 16.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.