Product classification
HS code for Used car tires: 4012.11
Retreaded tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars).
Classification of used car tires under HS 4012.11
Used car tires that have undergone a retreading process are classified under HS code 4012.11. This classification is part of Chapter 40, which covers rubber and articles thereof. Heading 4012 specifically addresses retreaded or used pneumatic tires, solid or cushion tires, tire treads, and tire flaps. The sub-heading 4012.11 is reserved for retreaded tires of a kind used on motor cars, including station wagons and racing cars. Retreading is the process of replacing the worn-out tread of a used tire with a new tread, extending its service life. This classification is distinct from new tires because the casing (the structural part of the tire) is pre-owned, even though the tread is new. The classification depends entirely on the intended vehicle type and the fact that the tire is not "new" from the original manufacturer.
- Covers
- Retreaded passenger car tires
- Retreaded racing car tires
- Retreaded station wagon tires
- Remolded car tires
- Recapped pneumatic tires for cars
- Also under 4012.11
- Bandag (retreaded car tires)
- Marangoni (car retreads)
- Recamic (car retreads)
- local retreading services
Codes often confused with 4012.11
Common mistake. A common error is classifying used tires that have NOT been retreaded under this code; those should be placed in 4012.20. Another frequent mistake is using 4011.10, which is strictly for brand-new pneumatic tires. Furthermore, retreaded tires for buses or lorries must be classified under 4012.12, not 4012.11. Importers must ensure the distinction between "used" (4012.20) and "retreaded" (4012.11) is clearly documented in the shipping papers.
Top exporters and importers of HS 401211 (the code used for used car tires), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 401211 (the code used for used car tires) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 401211, not only used car tires.
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 used car tires
Brazil classifies used car tires under NCM 4012.11.00: HS 4012.11 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 used car tires
What is the HS code for Used car tires?
The HS code for Used car tires is 401211 (Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)). If the used tires are retreaded, the HS code is 4012.11. If they are simply used and not retreaded, the code is 4012.20.
How do I classify Used car tires for customs?
Used car tires is classified under HS code 401211 — Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I classify retreaded tires for an SUV?
Since SUVs are generally considered motor cars/station wagons, retreaded SUV tires are classified under HS code 4012.11.
Which countries are the top exporters of used car tires (HS 401211)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 401211 (the code used for used car tires) 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 used car tires (HS 401211)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 401211 (the code used for used car tires) 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.
Is the HS code for Used car tires the same in all countries?
The base HS code 401211 for Used 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 used car tires in Brazil?
In Brazil, used car tires (HS 401211) is classified under NCM 4012.11.00.