HS Code 4012Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber
6 six-digit codes · Heading 12 of 17 in Chapter 40 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
This page shows how to pick the right six-digit code for your goods.
Goods answering to “Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber” split into 6 six-digit codes, 401211 through 401290. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 12 of 17 in Chapter 40, Rubber and articles thereof, which runs to 80 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 4012
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 401211 | Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars) |
| 401212 | Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor buses or lorries |
| 401213 | Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on aircraft |
| 401219 | Retreaded tyres; other than of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries and aircraft |
| 401220 | Rubber; used pneumatic tyres |
| 401290 | Rubber; tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012 |
What HS code 4012 covers
Heading 4012 is the home for rubber tyre goods that are not new. Some countries call it HSN code 4012.
Three kinds of goods share it. The first is retreaded tyres, which are old tyres given a new layer of rubber on the outside. The second is used pneumatic tyres, which are air-filled tyres that were already fitted and driven. The third is a small group of solid or cushion tyres and the rubber strips and sleeves that go with tyres.
A pneumatic tyre holds air. A solid or cushion tyre does not. It is made of solid rubber and is common on small carts and some factory vehicles.
HS 4012 subheadings: retreaded, used and other tyres
The heading splits by condition first and by vehicle second. Here is each subheading in plain words.
- 401211: rebuilt tyres for ordinary cars, station wagons and racing cars.
- 401213: rebuilt tyres for aircraft.
- 401219: rebuilt tyres for any vehicle the first three do not name.
- 401220: air-filled tyres that are used but not rebuilt, from any vehicle.
- 401290: a catch-all code for other goods in the heading, such as solid tyres, treads and flaps.
How to choose the right 4012 code
Start with the state of the tyre. If it was rebuilt, look at 401211 to 401219. If it was only driven and then sold, use 401220.
Then look at the vehicle. A rebuilt tyre for a car, a bus, a lorry or an aircraft has its own code. If it fits none of those, 401219 is the fallback. Used tyres under 401220 do not need a vehicle type.
Solid tyres, cushion tyres, treads and flaps are not rebuilt or used air-filled tyres. They usually belong in 401290. Always compare your goods with the exact customs wording before you file.
Not sure? Run your product through the HS code classifier, then check the result against each subheading.
HS 4012 vs 4011, 4013 and 4004
The main split is new versus not new. New pneumatic tyres go to heading 4011. Rebuilt or used ones go to heading 4012.
Two nearby headings are easy to mix up. Inner tubes, the rubber tubes that sit inside some tyres, are in heading 4013. Rubber waste, parings and scrap are in heading 4004, and reclaimed rubber is in heading 4003.
A worn tyre sold as a tyre is a used tyre. A tyre that is cut up or ground down is scrap. How the goods are traded decides which heading applies.
Import and export data for HS 4012 tyres
Customs filings show who moves retreaded and used tyres across borders. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
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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
- 4011New pneumatic tyres, of rubber8 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 4012?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 6 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 4012: common questions
What is HS code 4012?
It is the world-standard heading for tyres with a second life. That means retreaded and used pneumatic tyres, plus a few solid-rubber items.
What is the HS code for used tyres?
Use 401220 when the tyres are air-filled and have simply been driven, not rebuilt.
What is the HS code for retreaded car tyres?
Rebuilt tyres for motor cars go under 401211.
What is the HS code for retreaded bus and lorry tyres?
Rebuilt tyres for motor buses or lorries go under 401212.
Where are tyre treads, tyre flaps and solid tyres classified?
They sit in this same heading. Most fall under 401290, the code for tyres not named elsewhere in it.
What is the difference between HS 4011 and HS 4012?
The condition of the tyre. A brand new air-filled tyre is 4011, while a rebuilt or used one is 4012.
Is the HS code for retreaded tyres the same in every country?
The first six digits are shared by countries that use the Harmonized System. Many countries add extra digits for their own tariff lines, and those can differ.
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