Analysis
HTS 4012.90.70 covers bicycle rim strips under heading 4012 (retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber; solid or cushion tires, tire treads and tire…).
Neighbouring lines carry rates from duty-free to 4.2%, so the exact line matters. The widest gap is with 4012.90.45 (of natural rubber: other), at 4.2%: a product that belongs there but is entered here, or the reverse, changes the duty by 4.2 percentage points.
Goods from countries without normal trade relations pay the column 2 rate of 80% instead of nothing, so origin decides between free entry and a 80% duty.
Goods classified here enter the United States duty-free at the general (normal trade relations) rate, as do about 39% of the 142 tariff lines in chapter 40. 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 4012.90.10 (solid or cushion tires, duty-free), 4012.90.30 (bicycle rim strips, duty-free), 4012.90.45 (of natural rubber: other, 4.2%) and 4012.90.90 (other: other, 2.7%).
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4012.90.10 | Solid or cushion tires | Free |
| 4012.90.30 | Bicycle rim strips | Free |
| 4012.90.45 | Of natural rubber: other | 4.2% |
| 4012.90.90 | Other: other | 2.7% |