HS Code 4011.70 – Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines

HS code 401170 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Tractor tyres, combine harvester tyres, forestry skidder tyres, agricultural implement tyres, flotation tyres, irrigation pivot tyres, sprayer tyres

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'.

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 401170 in UN Comtrade data were India ($1.2B, 36% of world exports), China ($340M) and Czechia ($228M). World exports came to about $3.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 401170 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($494M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($420M) and France ($335M). World imports came to about $3.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

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.

Brazil splits HS code 401170 into 2 NCM codes: 4011.70.10 (New agricultural or forestry tyres, listed sizes), 4011.70.90 (Other new agricultural or forestry tyres). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.