Product classification
HS code for Car tires: 4011.10
Rubber, new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars).
Classification of car tires under HS 4011.10
Car tires are classified under HS code 4011.10, which falls within Chapter 40 (Rubber and articles thereof). The classification logic follows GRI 1, which prioritizes the terms of the headings. Heading 4011 specifically covers new pneumatic tires made of rubber. The subheading 4011.10 is further refined to include tires of a kind used on motor cars, including station wagons and racing cars. This classification is straightforward because the material (rubber) and the specific application (pneumatic tires for cars) are explicitly named. The Harmonized System distinguishes tires based on their state (new vs. used) and their intended vehicle type. Because tires are critical safety components with specific rubber compounds and tread patterns designed for passenger vehicles, they are separated from tires used on buses, trucks, or aircraft. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the tire is a radial, bias-ply, or tubeless variety, provided it is new and intended for a passenger motor vehicle.
- Covers
- Radial pneumatic tires for passenger cars
- Tubeless tires for station wagons
- Winter and all-season tires for motor cars
- High-performance racing tires
- Run-flat tires for passenger vehicles
- Temporary spare tires (space savers)
- Also under 4011.10
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
- Pirelli P Zero
- Bridgestone Turanza
Codes often confused with 4011.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 4012, which covers retreaded or used pneumatic tires and solid or cushion tires. Importers often confuse new tires with retreaded ones, which carry different duty rates. Another error involves HS code 8708.70 (wheels). If a tire is imported already mounted on a rim, the entire assembly is often classified under 8708.70 as a wheel, rather than 4011.10. Finally, inner tubes are classified separately under 4013.10, even if they are intended for use inside a car tire.
Top exporters and importers of HS 401110 (the code used for car tires), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 401110 (the code used for car tires) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 401110, not only car tires.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $8.8B 17% of world exports
- 2 Germany $4.1B 7.7% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $3.9B 7.3% of world exports
World total: $53.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $10.5B 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $5.8B 11% of world imports
- 3 France $3.3B 5.9% of world imports
World total: $55.0B 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 car tires
Brazil classifies car tires under NCM 4011.10.00: HS 4011.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 car tires
What is the HS code for Car tires?
The HS code for Car tires is 401110 (Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)). The HS code for new pneumatic rubber tires used on motor cars is 4011.10.
How do I classify Car tires for customs?
Car tires is classified under HS code 401110 — Rubber; new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include tires for SUVs and light trucks?
Generally, yes, if the SUV is classified as a motor car. However, if the tire is specifically for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, it may move to 4011.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of car tires (HS 401110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 401110 (the code used for car tires) in UN Comtrade data were China ($8.8B, 17% of world exports), Germany ($4.1B) and Thailand ($3.9B). World exports came to about $53.3B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of car tires (HS 401110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 401110 (the code used for car tires) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($10.5B, 19% of world imports), Germany ($5.8B) and France ($3.3B). World imports came to about $55.0B, 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.
Is the HS code for Car tires the same in all countries?
The base HS code 401110 for Car tires is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for car tires in Brazil?
In Brazil, car tires (HS 401110) is classified under NCM 4011.10.00.