HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4012.11 – Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)
HS code 4012.11 is the 6-digit subheading for retreaded tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars). It is used for retreaded passenger car tires, retreaded sedan tires, retreaded racing slicks, retreaded SUV tires and retreaded station wagon tires.
What HS 4012.11 covers
This category encompasses retreaded tires specifically designed for passenger cars, including sedans, station wagons, and even racing cars. Retreading involves replacing the worn tread on an existing tire casing, offering a more economical and environmentally friendly alternative to purchasing new tires. Trade in these goods is often regional, driven by cost-conscious consumers, taxi fleets, and smaller vehicle operators seeking value. Importers might be smaller workshops, independent tire dealers, or distributors, while exporters are specialized retreading companies. Key aspects include the quality and integrity of the original tire casing, the adherence to stringent retreading process standards, and compliance with safety certifications, as performance and safety are paramount for passenger vehicles. The market for retreaded car tires is smaller than for commercial vehicles but remains a viable segment.
- Covers
- Retreaded passenger car tires
- Retreaded sedan tires
- Retreaded racing slicks
- Retreaded SUV tires
- Retreaded station wagon tires
- Examples
- Bandag (retreaded car tires)
- Marangoni (car retreads)
- Recamic (car retreads)
- local retreading services
Codes often confused with 4012.11
Common mistake. Can be confused with new car tires (401110) if the "retreaded" aspect is missed, or with other retreaded tire types like 401212 (bus/lorry) if the vehicle application is not carefully identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 401211, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 401211 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $6.8M 18% of world exports
- 2 Romania $4.7M 12% of world exports
- 3 Spain $4.4M 12% of world exports
World total: $37M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $6.8M 17% of world imports
- 2 Austria $5.8M 15% of world imports
- 3 France $3.4M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $40M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 4012.11
Brazil does not split HS 4012.11: its NCM code is 4012.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 40.12 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
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.
Questions about HS 4012.11
What is HS code 401211?
HS code 401211 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars). This category encompasses retreaded tires specifically designed for passenger cars, including sedans, station wagons, and even racing cars. Retreading involves replacing the worn tread on an existing tire casing, offering a more economical and environmentally friendly alternative to purchasing new tires. Trade in these goods is often regional, driven by cost-conscious consumers, taxi fleets, and smaller vehicle operators seeking value. Importers might be smaller workshops, independent tire dealers, or distributors, while exporters are specialized retreading companies. Key aspects include the quality and integrity of the original tire casing, the adherence to stringent retreading process standards, and compliance with safety certifications, as performance and safety are paramount for passenger vehicles. The market for retreaded car tires is smaller than for commercial vehicles but remains a viable segment.
What products fall under HS code 401211?
Retreaded passenger car tires, retreaded sedan tires, retreaded racing slicks, retreaded SUV tires, retreaded station wagon tires
What are common misclassifications for HS code 401211?
Can be confused with new car tires (401110) if the "retreaded" aspect is missed, or with other retreaded tire types like 401212 (bus/lorry) if the vehicle application is not carefully identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 401211?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 401211 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($6.8M, 18% of world exports), Romania ($4.7M) and Spain ($4.4M). World exports came to about $37M, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 401211?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 401211 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($6.8M, 17% of world imports), Austria ($5.8M) and France ($3.4M). World imports came to about $40M, 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.
How is HS code 401211 structured?
HS code 401211 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (40) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 401211?
In Brazil, HS code 401211 is NCM 4012.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.