About HS Code 401170
This HS code covers new pneumatic tyres specifically designed for agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines. These are heavy-duty tyres built to withstand harsh terrains, carry significant loads, and provide traction in challenging conditions like muddy fields or uneven forest floors. They are crucial components in the global food production and timber industries, ensuring the mobility and efficiency of essential machinery. Major importers are typically countries with large agricultural sectors or extensive forestry operations, such as the United States, Germany, and France, which rely on these tyres for their farming and logging equipment. Exporters often include countries with advanced rubber manufacturing capabilities like China, India, and the USA. Key considerations in this trade include tyre durability, specific tread patterns for different applications, load-bearing capacity, and increasingly, compliance with environmental regulations like EUDR, which impacts the sourcing of raw materials.
Products Under This Code
Tractor tyres, combine harvester tyres, forestry skidder tyres, agricultural implement tyres, flotation tyres, irrigation pivot tyres, sprayer tyres
Real World Examples
Michelin Agribib, BKT Agrimax, Trelleborg TM series, Firestone Performer, Goodyear Farm Tires
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 401120 (bus or lorry tyres) or 401161/401169 (motorcycle/bicycle tyres) because they are all pneumatic tyres, but the critical distinction is their specific use on 'agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines'.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Products Classified Under 4011.70
Industry
This code belongs to the Automotive & Vehicles industry.
Trade Overview
Top importers include USA, Germany, France; top exporters include China, India, USA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 401170?
HS code 401170 covers: Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines. This HS code covers new pneumatic tyres specifically designed for agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines. These are heavy-duty tyres built to withstand harsh terrains, carry significant loads, and provide traction in challenging conditions like muddy fields or uneven forest floors. They are crucial components in the global food production and timber industries, ensuring the mobility and efficiency of essential machinery. Major importers are typically countries with large agricultural sectors or extensive forestry operations, such as the United States, Germany, and France, which rely on these tyres for their farming and logging equipment. Exporters often include countries with advanced rubber manufacturing capabilities like China, India, and the USA. Key considerations in this trade include tyre durability, specific tread patterns for different applications, load-bearing capacity, and increasingly, compliance with environmental regulations like EUDR, which impacts the sourcing of raw materials.
What products fall under HS code 401170?
Tractor tyres, combine harvester tyres, forestry skidder tyres, agricultural implement tyres, flotation tyres, irrigation pivot tyres, sprayer tyres
What are common misclassifications for HS code 401170?
This code can be confused with 401120 (bus or lorry tyres) or 401161/401169 (motorcycle/bicycle tyres) because they are all pneumatic tyres, but the critical distinction is their specific use on 'agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines'.
How is HS code 401170 structured?
HS code 401170 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (40) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (70) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.