Product classification
HS code for Retreaded tires: 4012.19
Retreaded tyres, other than of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries and aircraft.
Classification of retreaded tires under HS 4012.19
The classification for 'other' retreaded tires falls under HS code 4012.19. This is a residual or 'basket' category within the Harmonized System for retreaded pneumatic tires that do not fit into the more specific subheadings of 4012.11 (cars), 4012.12 (trucks/buses), or 4012.13 (aircraft). According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1 and 6, products must be classified in the most specific subheading possible. When a retreaded tire is designed for specialized machinery—such as agricultural tractors, construction equipment, or industrial forklifts—it fails the criteria for the car, truck, and aircraft categories and thus defaults to 4012.19. This code covers a wide range of heavy-duty and niche applications. The retreading process for these tires is often more complex due to the varied tread patterns required for off-road or industrial environments, such as deep lugs for mud or smooth surfaces for warehouse floors. Proper classification under 4012.19 requires verifying that the tire's intended use is outside the scope of standard road transport or aviation.
- Covers
- Retreaded tires for agricultural tractors and harvesters
- Retreaded tires for construction machinery like backhoes and graders
- Retreaded tires for industrial forklifts and reach stackers
- Retreaded tires for off-road earthmoving equipment
- Also under 4012.19
- Bandag (for OTR/Agri)
- Marangoni (for OTR/Agri)
- Recamic (for OTR/Agri)
- local retreading services
Codes often confused with 4012.19
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for these items is HS code 4012.12, which is intended for buses and lorries. Importers often assume that any large tire belongs in the truck category, but if the tire is for a tractor or an earthmover, it must be moved to 4012.19. Another error is using 4011.70, 4011.80, or 4011.90, which are codes for new tires for agricultural or industrial use. If the tire is retreaded, it must stay within the 4012 heading. Additionally, 4012.20 (used tires) is sometimes used for retreads, which is incorrect as retreading is a manufacturing process that changes the tire's status from 'used' to 'retreaded'.
Top exporters and importers of HS 401219 (the code used for retreaded tires), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 401219 (the code used for retreaded tires) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 21% 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 401219, not only retreaded tires.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $6.5M 18% of world exports
- 2 China $5.6M 16% of world exports
- 3 Portugal $4.6M 13% of world exports
World total: $36M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $6.8M 21% of world imports
- 2 United States $3.6M 11% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $2.7M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $33M 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 retreaded tires
Brazil classifies retreaded tires under NCM 4012.19.00: HS 4012.19 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 retreaded tires
What is the HS code for Retreaded tires?
The HS code for Retreaded tires is 401219 (Retreaded tyres; other than of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries and aircraft). While specific tires have their own codes, the general 'other' category for retreaded tires not for cars, trucks, or aircraft is 4012.19.
How do I classify Retreaded tires for customs?
Retreaded tires is classified under HS code 401219 — Retreaded tyres; other than of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries and aircraft. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are tractor retreads classified under the same code as truck retreads?
No, truck retreads are classified under 4012.12, while tractor retreads are classified under the 'other' category, 4012.19.
Which countries are the top exporters of retreaded tires (HS 401219)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 401219 (the code used for retreaded tires) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($6.5M, 18% of world exports), China ($5.6M) and Portugal ($4.6M). World exports came to about $36M, 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 retreaded tires (HS 401219)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 401219 (the code used for retreaded tires) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($6.8M, 21% of world imports), the United States ($3.6M) and Indonesia ($2.7M). World imports came to about $33M, 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 Retreaded tires the same in all countries?
The base HS code 401219 for Retreaded 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 retreaded tires in Brazil?
In Brazil, retreaded tires (HS 401219) is classified under NCM 4012.19.00.