Heading 4013

Inner tubes, of rubber

6 declarable lines

Heading 4013 covers inner tubes made of rubber, whether vulcanized or not, and is split by the type of tire or vehicle the tube serves. The main break is motor car, bus and truck tubes in 4013.10, bicycle tubes in 4013.20, and all other tubes in 4013.90. Most lines carry a general (MFN) rate of 3.7%, while bicycle tubes and tubes for certain agricultural and industrial tires enter free.

Products in this heading

Inner tube for a passenger car tire
Inner tube for a truck or bus tire
Bicycle inner tube
Motorcycle or moped inner tube
Inner tube for a tractor or implement tire
Inner tube for a lawn and garden tire
Inner tube sold as a spare part in retail packaging

How to choose the right subheading

Identify the vehicle or tire type the tube is made for: car, bus or truck, bicycle, motorcycle, or other.
Check whether the tube is designed for a tire named in subheadings 4011.70.00, 4012.19.20, 4012.20.15 or 4012.20.45, which enters free.
For tubes not falling in the vehicle-specific lines, decide whether the use is motorcycle or moped, or other.
Confirm the item is a tube, not a complete tire, a hose, or a tire flap.
Size alone does not set the line; the intended tire or vehicle use does.

Often confused with

New pneumatic tire
A complete tire is classified in 4011; 4013 covers only the tube inside it.
Heading 4011
Retreaded or used tire
Used and retreaded tires go to 4012, not to the tube heading.
Heading 4012
Rubber hose or pipe
Hose and pipe are open-ended and carry fluids; an inner tube is a closed inflatable ring.
Heading 4009
Solid rubber tire or tire flap
Solid tires and flaps are named in 4012 and are not inner tubes.
Heading 4012

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a car inner tube?

Car inner tubes are classified under 4013.10.00.10, which covers tubes of a kind used on motor cars, including station wagons and racing cars. The general (MFN) rate is 3.7%.

What is the duty on bicycle inner tubes?

Bicycle inner tubes fall under 4013.20.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify a motorcycle inner tube?

A motorcycle or moped inner tube that is not for a car, bus, truck, bicycle or the tires named in 4013.90.10.00 goes in 4013.90.50.10. The general (MFN) rate is 3.7%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.