Product classification
HS code for Passenger car tires: 4011.10
Rubber, new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars).
Classification of passenger car tires under HS 4011.10
Passenger car tires are classified under HS code 4011.10. This code is found in Chapter 40, which covers rubber and articles thereof. Heading 4011 is designated for new pneumatic tires made of rubber. The subheading 4011.10 specifically targets tires of a kind used on motor cars, which includes station wagons and racing cars. The classification is straightforward under GRI 1, as the product matches the heading and subheading descriptions exactly. The distinction between 4011.10 and other subheadings in 4011 is based on the intended vehicle type. For instance, tires for buses or lorries are classified elsewhere. The tires must be \"new\" and \"pneumatic\" (air-filled) to fit this code. If the tires were retreaded or used, they would move to heading 4012. This classification is vital for the automotive supply chain, ensuring that consumer vehicle components are tracked separately from heavy industrial or agricultural tires. The code covers all variations of car tires, including all-season, winter, and high-performance variants, provided they are for passenger vehicles. The internal construction, whether radial or bias-ply, does not change the 4011.10 classification for cars.
- Covers
- Radial tires for passenger sedans
- Winter and snow tires for cars
- Racing tires and slicks for motor cars
- Run-flat tires for passenger vehicles
- Spare tires (space-savers) for cars
- 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 is using 4011.20, which is reserved for buses or lorries. Another error is using 4012.11 for retreaded tires, which must be separated from new tires. Additionally, solid rubber tires are classified under 4012.90 rather than 4011.
Top exporters and importers of HS 401110 (the code used for passenger car tires), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 401110 (the code used for passenger 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 passenger 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 passenger car tires
Brazil classifies passenger 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 passenger car tires
What is the HS code for Passenger car tires?
The HS code for Passenger 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 passenger car tires is 4011.10.
How do I classify Passenger car tires for customs?
Passenger 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.
Are tires for SUVs classified under this code?
Generally, yes. Most SUV tires are classified under 4011.10 as they are considered motor cars, unless the vehicle is specifically rated as a heavy-duty truck.
Which countries are the top exporters of passenger car tires (HS 401110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 401110 (the code used for passenger 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 passenger car tires (HS 401110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 401110 (the code used for passenger 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 Passenger car tires the same in all countries?
The base HS code 401110 for Passenger 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 passenger car tires in Brazil?
In Brazil, passenger car tires (HS 401110) is classified under NCM 4011.10.00.