HS Code 4011New pneumatic tyres, of rubber
8 six-digit codes · Heading 11 of 17 in Chapter 40 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 4011 is the customs heading for new air-filled rubber tyres (tires), from car and truck tyres to aircraft and farm tyres. Use this page to pick the right six-digit code and to see how 4011 differs from its neighbours.
Heading 4011 is finely cut: 8 six-digit codes, 401110 to 401190, all of them under “New pneumatic tyres, of rubber”. At that depth it is the exact wording of the code, not of the heading, that settles a classification. The heading is number 11 of 17 in Chapter 40, Rubber and articles thereof, which runs to 80 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 4011
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 401110 | Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars) |
| 401120 | Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries |
| 401130 | Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on aircraft |
| 401140 | Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motorcycles |
| 401150 | Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on bicycles |
| 401170 | Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines |
| 401180 | Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines |
| 401190 | Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on light commercial vehicles |
What HS code 4011 covers
A pneumatic tyre is a tyre filled with air. This heading is for such tyres when they are new and made of rubber. Chapter 40 is where customs places rubber and the things made from it.
You may also see it written as HSN code 4011 or HTS code 4011. The first digits come from the shared Harmonized System, so they match across countries. Many countries add extra digits after that for their own use.
Only new tyres belong here. Used tyres, rebuilt tyres and inner tubes are placed in other headings, which are explained further down.
HS 4011 subheadings by vehicle type
Every code under 4011 is tied to one kind of vehicle. The tyre is sorted by the vehicle it is made for. Here is a quick guide in plain words.
- Cars, including estate cars and racing cars: 401110
- Buses and trucks: 401120
- Aircraft: 401130
- Motorcycles: 401140
- Bicycles: 401150
- Tractors and other farm or forestry machines: 401170
- Earth movers, mining trucks and handling machines, often called OTR tyres: 401180
- Small vans and similar light work vehicles: 401190
How to pick the right 4011 subheading
Start with the vehicle. Ask what the tyre is built to be fitted on. The answer points to one code. Size and brand do not decide it.
Be careful with the codes that sound close. A tyre for a heavy road vehicle and a tyre for a small work van sit in different codes. A farm tractor tyre and a tyre for a mining truck also sit apart. Read the two descriptions side by side before you choose.
If you are not sure, check the maker's data sheet and the exact wording of the code. Duty rates depend on your country, so check your national tariff before you ship. The HS code classifier can help you narrow down your choice.
4011 vs 4012 vs 4013: new, retreaded and inner tubes
These three headings sit side by side and are often mixed up. The difference is the condition and the type of the product.
A new air-filled tyre goes in 4011. A tyre that has been rebuilt or already used goes in 4012, and so do solid tyres, treads and flaps. A tube that sits inside a tyre goes in 4013, not 4011.
Read the pages for HS 4012 retreaded or used tyres and HS 4013 inner tubes if your product is close to the line.
Who imports new pneumatic tyres? Search HS 4011 records
To find buyers and sellers of new tyres, start from the code.
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Nearby headings in Chapter 40
- 4005Compounded rubber, unvulcanised, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or…4 codes
- 4006Unvulcanised rubber in other forms (e.g. rods, tubes and profile shapes) and…2 codes
- 4007Vulcanised rubber thread and cord1 code
- 4008Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes, of vulcanised rubber other…4 codes
- 4009Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with…8 codes
- 4010Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber10 codes
- 4012Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre…6 codes
- 4013Inner tubes, of rubber3 codes
- 4014Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber…2 codes
- 4015Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and…3 codes
- 4016Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 407 codes
- 4017Hard rubber (e.g. ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles…1 code
Who ships under 4011?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 8 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section VII: Plastics and Rubber, and Articles Thereof, chapters 39–40.
HS Code 4011: common questions
What is the HS code for aircraft tyres 401130?
Yes, 401130 is the code for new air-filled rubber tyres made for aircraft.
What is the HS code for agricultural tractor tyres 401170?
Tractor and other farm or forestry tyres use 401170.
What is the difference between HS 4011 and 4012 retreaded tyres?
Condition is the key. Brand-new tyres stay in 4011, while rebuilt or worn ones move to 4012.
Are inner tubes classified under 4011?
No. A tube is a separate item and has its own heading, 4013.
What is the HS code for OTR mining and construction tyres?
These tyres fall under 401180.
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