Chapter 40 covers rubber and articles thereof, including natural rubber, synthetic rubber, reclaimed rubber, and various rubber products. This chapter ranges from raw rubber to semi-finished and finished products, such as tires, rubber hoses, rubber belts, rubber footwear, etc. However, certain rubber products may be classified under other chapters, such as rubber machinery under Chapter 84 and rubber toys under Chapter 95. Heading 4011 covers new pneumatic rubber tires, used for various vehicles, aircraft, engineering machinery, etc. Including tires for buses, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, engineering machinery, etc. However, it does not include solid tires, tires with replaceable treads, used tires, etc. The first 2 digits 40 represent Chapter 40 rubber and articles thereof; digits 3-4, 11, represent heading 4011, i.e., new pneumatic rubber tires; digits 5-6, 62, represent subheading 4011.62, specifically new pneumatic rubber tires for engineering machinery, with herringbone tread. This subheading is further divided according to use and tread pattern. This commodity is a new pneumatic rubber tire for engineering machinery with herringbone tread, conforming to the description of 4011.62. If it were a tire for other uses, it would be classified under other subheadings, such as automobile tires under 4011.10. Herringbone tread is a typical feature of engineering machinery tires, distinguishing them from other patterns.
Chapter
Chapter 40 covers rubber and articles thereof, including natural rubber, synthetic rubber, reclaimed rubber, and various rubber products. This chapter ranges from raw rubber to semi-finished and finished products, such as tires, rubber hoses, rubber belts, rubber footwear, etc. However, certain rubber products may be classified under other chapters, such as rubber machinery under Chapter 84 and rubber toys under Chapter 95.
Heading
Heading 4011 covers new pneumatic rubber tires, used for various vehicles, aircraft, engineering machinery, etc. Including tires for buses, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, engineering machinery, etc. However, it does not include solid tires, tires with replaceable treads, used tires, etc.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 40 represent Chapter 40 rubber and articles thereof; digits 3-4, 11, represent heading 4011, i.e., new pneumatic rubber tires; digits 5-6, 62, represent subheading 4011.62, specifically new pneumatic rubber tires for engineering machinery, with herringbone tread. This subheading is further divided according to use and tread pattern.
Classification Basis
This commodity is a new pneumatic rubber tire for engineering machinery with herringbone tread, conforming to the description of 4011.62. If it were a tire for other uses, it would be classified under other subheadings, such as automobile tires under 4011.10. Herringbone tread is a typical feature of engineering machinery tires, distinguishing them from other patterns.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared commodity shall accurately reflect the product attributes, such as 'new pneumatic rubber tires for engineering machinery'. Use: State the type of machinery the tires are suitable for, such as 'used for excavators, loaders, and other engineering machinery'. Brand: Fill in the brand name of the tires; if no brand, fill in 'no brand'. Model: Fill in the specification and model of the tires, such as '23.5-25', etc. Tread Pattern: Describe the tread pattern type, such as 'herringbone'. Whether New Pneumatic Tire: Confirm whether it is a new pneumatic tire; should fill in 'yes'. Specification and Dimensions: Fill in the outer diameter, section width, and other dimensional information of the tires. Product Name: New pneumatic rubber tires for engineering machinery; Use: For excavators; Brand: XX; Model: 23.5-25; Tread Pattern: Herringbone; Whether New Pneumatic Tire: Yes; Specification and Dimensions: Outer diameter 1615mm, section width 595mm. Misreporting engineering machinery tires as automobile tires, leading to incorrect subheading. Ignoring the declaration of tread pattern; herringbone is key to classification under 4011.62. Failing to specify 'new' pneumatic tires, which may be mistaken for used tires.
Product Name
The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared commodity shall accurately reflect the product attributes, such as 'new pneumatic rubber tires for engineering machinery'.
⚠️ Writing only 'tires' is too general, without specifying 'for engineering machinery' and 'herringbone tread'.
Use
State the type of machinery the tires are suitable for, such as 'used for excavators, loaders, and other engineering machinery'.
⚠️ Mistakenly writing 'for automobiles' or 'for agricultural use', leading to classification errors.
Brand
Fill in the brand name of the tires; if no brand, fill in 'no brand'.
⚠️ Confusing brand with model, or failing to declare the brand truthfully.
Model
Fill in the specification and model of the tires, such as '23.5-25', etc.
⚠️ Incomplete or incorrect model filling, affecting customs valuation.
Tread Pattern
Describe the tread pattern type, such as 'herringbone'.
⚠️ Failing to declare the pattern or incorrectly declaring it as 'ribbed', etc.
Whether New Pneumatic Tire
Confirm whether it is a new pneumatic tire; should fill in 'yes'.
⚠️ Misreporting as solid tire or used tire.
Specification and Dimensions
Fill in the outer diameter, section width, and other dimensional information of the tires.
⚠️ Incorrect dimension units or failure to fill in.
Example： Product Name: New pneumatic rubber tires for engineering machinery; Use: For excavators; Brand: XX; Model: 23.5-25; Tread Pattern: Herringbone; Whether New Pneumatic Tire: Yes; Specification and Dimensions: Outer diameter 1615mm, section width 595mm.
Common Mistakes：
Misreporting engineering machinery tires as automobile tires, leading to incorrect subheading.
Ignoring the declaration of tread pattern; herringbone is key to classification under 4011.62.
Failing to specify 'new' pneumatic tires, which may be mistaken for used tires.
🎯 Classification Logic
Classification basis: According to the Import and Export Tariff, subheading 4011.62 explicitly covers 'new pneumatic rubber tires for engineering machinery, herringbone tread'. Therefore, the commodity must simultaneously satisfy: 1) new pneumatic rubber tires; 2) for engineering machinery; 3) herringbone tread. All three are indispensable. 4011.10 New pneumatic rubber tires for automobiles: Used for buses, trucks, and other automobiles; tread pattern is usually ribbed or mixed, not herringbone. 4011.20 New pneumatic rubber tires for motorcycles: Used for motorcycles; size and pattern differ significantly from engineering machinery tires. 4011.61 New pneumatic rubber tires for agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines, herringbone tread: Used for agricultural or forestry machinery, such as tractors, not engineering machinery like excavators. 4011.69 Other new pneumatic rubber tires, herringbone tread: Used for other vehicles or machinery not elsewhere specified, herringbone tread, but not engineering machinery. 4011.80 New pneumatic rubber tires for construction, mining, or industrial handling vehicles and machines: Used for construction, mining, or industrial handling vehicles; may overlap with herringbone tread engineering machinery tires, but 4011.62 is more specific. Is it a new pneumatic rubber tire? Is it used for engineering machinery? Is the tread herringbone? Are agricultural, forestry, construction, and mining specialties excluded? Are brand and model declared completely?
Basis
Classification basis: According to the Import and Export Tariff, subheading 4011.62 explicitly covers 'new pneumatic rubber tires for engineering machinery, herringbone tread'. Therefore, the commodity must simultaneously satisfy: 1) new pneumatic rubber tires; 2) for engineering machinery; 3) herringbone tread. All three are indispensable.
Confused Codes：
4011.10 - New pneumatic rubber tires for automobiles
Used for buses, trucks, and other automobiles; tread pattern is usually ribbed or mixed, not herringbone.
4011.20 - New pneumatic rubber tires for motorcycles
Used for motorcycles; size and pattern differ significantly from engineering machinery tires.
4011.61 - New pneumatic rubber tires for agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines, herringbone tread
Used for agricultural or forestry machinery, such as tractors, not engineering machinery like excavators.
4011.69 - Other new pneumatic rubber tires, herringbone tread
Used for other vehicles or machinery not elsewhere specified, herringbone tread, but not engineering machinery.
4011.80 - New pneumatic rubber tires for construction, mining, or industrial handling vehicles and machines
Used for construction, mining, or industrial handling vehicles; may overlap with herringbone tread engineering machinery tires, but 4011.62 is more specific.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it a new pneumatic rubber tire?
✓ Is it used for engineering machinery?
✓ Is the tread herringbone?
✓ Are agricultural, forestry, construction, and mining specialties excluded?
✓ Are brand and model declared completely?
❓ FAQ
How to inquire about the tariff rate for HS code 4011.62? You can check the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc., by entering HS code 4011.62 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff inquiry tools. Note that rates may be adjusted with policy changes; it is recommended to refer to the latest published rates. Must engineering machinery tires and herringbone tread be satisfied simultaneously? Yes, subheading 4011.62 requires both 'for engineering machinery' and 'herringbone tread'. If used for engineering machinery but not herringbone tread, it may be classified under 4011.69; if herringbone tread but used for agricultural machinery, it is classified under 4011.61. How to describe the tread pattern when declaring? It should be accurately described as 'herringbone'. If the pattern is of other types, such as ribbed or block, it cannot be classified under 4011.62. Customs may require pattern pictures or samples. Can used engineering machinery tires be classified under 4011.62? No. 4011 only covers new pneumatic rubber tires. Used tires or retreaded tires should be classified under 4012. Therefore, 'new' must be emphasized when declaring. How to declare the specification and model of engineering machinery tires? The complete specification should be declared, such as '23.5-25', and dimensions such as outer diameter and section width should be noted. Specification and model affect customs valuation and classification, so accuracy is essential. If a tire can be used for both engineering machinery and agricultural machinery, how to classify it? Classify according to the principal use. If primarily designed for engineering machinery, classify under 4011.62; if primarily designed for agricultural machinery, classify under 4011.61. Relevant evidence, such as instructions and contracts, must be provided. What is the difference between 4011.62 and 4011.80? 4011.62 specifically refers to herringbone tread tires for engineering machinery, while 4011.80 covers tires for construction, mining, or industrial handling vehicles and does not require herringbone tread. If a tire is used for mining with herringbone tread, it may be preferentially classified under 4011.62? Judgment should be based on the specific use. What are the requirements for brand and model when declaring? Brand and model are important declaration elements. If no brand, fill in 'no brand'; the model should be accurate. Omission or misreporting may lead to customs clearance delays or penalties.
Q: How to inquire about the tariff rate for HS code 4011.62?
A: You can check the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, VAT rate, etc., by entering HS code 4011.62 on the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or professional tariff inquiry tools. Note that rates may be adjusted with policy changes; it is recommended to refer to the latest published rates.
Q: Must engineering machinery tires and herringbone tread be satisfied simultaneously?
A: Yes, subheading 4011.62 requires both 'for engineering machinery' and 'herringbone tread'. If used for engineering machinery but not herringbone tread, it may be classified under 4011.69; if herringbone tread but used for agricultural machinery, it is classified under 4011.61.
Q: How to describe the tread pattern when declaring?
A: It should be accurately described as 'herringbone'. If the pattern is of other types, such as ribbed or block, it cannot be classified under 4011.62. Customs may require pattern pictures or samples.
Q: Can used engineering machinery tires be classified under 4011.62?
A: No. 4011 only covers new pneumatic rubber tires. Used tires or retreaded tires should be classified under 4012. Therefore, 'new' must be emphasized when declaring.
Q: How to declare the specification and model of engineering machinery tires?
A: The complete specification should be declared, such as '23.5-25', and dimensions such as outer diameter and section width should be noted. Specification and model affect customs valuation and classification, so accuracy is essential.
Q: If a tire can be used for both engineering machinery and agricultural machinery, how to classify it?
A: Classify according to the principal use. If primarily designed for engineering machinery, classify under 4011.62; if primarily designed for agricultural machinery, classify under 4011.61. Relevant evidence, such as instructions and contracts, must be provided.
Q: What is the difference between 4011.62 and 4011.80?
A: 4011.62 specifically refers to herringbone tread tires for engineering machinery, while 4011.80 covers tires for construction, mining, or industrial handling vehicles and does not require herringbone tread. If a tire is used for mining with herringbone tread, it may be preferentially classified under 4011.62? Judgment should be based on the specific use.
Q: What are the requirements for brand and model when declaring?
A: Brand and model are important declaration elements. If no brand, fill in 'no brand'; the model should be accurate. Omission or misreporting may lead to customs clearance delays or penalties.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.