Analysis
HTS 4011.80.10 covers having a "herring-bone" or similar tread under heading 4011 (new pneumatic tires, of rubber). US Customs collects import statistics for it under 2 ten-digit suffixes, reported in number of items.
Rates on the nearby lines range from 3.4% to 4%. The costliest confusion would be with 4011.80.20 (other: radial) at 4%, a difference of 4 points on the customs value.
For statistics it divides in two: 4011.80.10.10 for having a rim size not exceeding 61 cm and 4011.80.10.20 for having a rim size exceeding 61 cm. Both pay the same duty; the suffix records which kind was imported.
There is no general-rate duty on this line, which puts it with roughly 39% of the 142 tariff lines in chapter 40 that are also free. Duty-free at the general rate does not rule out additional duties under Chapter 99, such as Section 301 or Section 232 measures, which depend on the country of origin.
The other lines in the same group are 4011.80.20 (other: radial, 4%) and 4011.80.80 (other: other, 3.4%).
Statistical suffixes
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4011.80.20 | Other: radial | 4% |
| 4011.80.80 | Other: other | 3.4% |