Subheading · Section VII

4012.90: Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber: other

4012.90

Official description Other

  • 2%–4%UK
  • 2.5%–4%EU
  • 40%Türkiye
  • 0%–4.2%USA
  • US$1.6bnWorld trade in 2024

Subheading 4012.90 belongs to heading 4012 (retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber) in chapter 40.

The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 4012.90 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 2% and 4% (average 2.7%).

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 4012.90 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 2.5% and 4%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides subheading 4012.90 into 4 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 40%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, subheading 4012.90 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 4.2%. 3 of them are duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$1.6bn (−3.4% year on year).

The largest exporter was Sri Lanka (US$450.7m), followed by China.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$429.5m.

The United Kingdom ranked 31st among 124 exporters with US$2.2m.

The United Kingdom imported US$49.9m, most of it from Sri Lanka.

Duty rates compared

UK 2% – 4% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 2.7% EU 2.5% – 4% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 3% Türkiye 40% Statutory rate (Law 474) 4 tariff lines USA Free – 4.2% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 1.4%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 4012 90 00 00 Other
  2. 4012 90 20 00 Solid or cushion tyres 2%
  3. 4012 90 30 00 Tyre treads 2%
  4. 4012 90 90 00 Tyre flaps 4%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 4012 90 Other:
  2. 4012 90 20 Solid or cushion tyres 2.5%—
  3. 4012 90 30 Tyre treads 2.5%—
  4. 4012 90 90 Tyre flaps 4%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 4012.90 Diğerleri:
  2. Dolgu lastikleri veya tekerlek bandajları
  3. 4012.90.20.00.11 Dolgu lastikleri 40%
  4. 4012.90.20.00.12 Tekerlek bandajları 40%
  5. 4012.90.30.00.00 Dış lastikler için sırtlar 40%
  6. 4012.90.90.00.00 Kolanlar 40%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 4012.90 Other:
  2. 4012.90.10.00 Solid or cushion tires FreeNo.
  3. Other:
  4. Of natural rubber:
  5. 4012.90.30.00 Bicycle rim strips Freekg, No.
  6. 4012.90.45.00 Other 4.2%kg, No.
  7. Other:
  8. 4012.90.70.00 Bicycle rim strips Freekg, No.
  9. 4012.90.90.00 Other 2.7%kg, No.

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

4012.90 · US$1.6bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$113.7kUS$113.7k+US$2.2m+US$31.5m+> US$108.7m

Exports: 124
  1. Sri Lanka: US$450.7m
  2. China: US$164.3m
  3. Mexico: US$119.5m
  4. Brazil: US$108.7m
  5. Germany: US$103m
  6. United States: US$103m
  7. Vietnam: US$79.8m
  8. India: US$72.5m
  9. France: US$63.5m
  10. Belgium: US$63.4m
  11. Italy: US$32.6m
  12. Poland: US$31.8m
  13. South Korea: US$31.5m
  14. Thailand: US$29.6m
  15. Malaysia: US$24.6m
  16. Netherlands: US$23m
  17. Austria: US$18.2m
  18. Taiwan: US$17.7m
  19. Spain: US$11.1m
  20. Peru: US$10.2m
  21. Australia: US$9.3m
  22. South Africa: US$8.5m
  23. Finland: US$7.3m
  24. Slovenia: US$7m
  25. Indonesia: US$6.8m
  26. Japan: US$6.8m
  27. Türkiye: US$4.1m
  28. Canada: US$3.3m
  29. Portugal: US$2.9m
  30. Czechia: US$2.8m
  31. United Kingdom: US$2.2m
  32. Latvia: US$2.2m
  33. Slovakia: US$2.2m
  34. Sweden: US$1.9m
  35. Singapore: US$1.3m
  36. Lithuania: US$1.2m
  37. Cambodia: US$1m
  38. Colombia: US$994.6k
  39. Argentina: US$935.1k
  40. Switzerland: US$855.7k
  41. Hungary: US$798.7k
  42. Kuwait: US$787.1k
  43. Ukraine: US$661.3k
  44. Serbia: US$660.1k
  45. Venezuela: US$573.5k
  46. Guatemala: US$537.3k
  47. Denmark: US$528.7k
  48. Croatia: US$495.9k
  49. Chile: US$479.5k
  50. Russia: US$473.2k
  51. Saudi Arabia: US$473k
  52. Romania: US$420.3k
  53. Ireland: US$347.1k
  54. New Zealand: US$236.3k
  55. Norway: US$196k
  56. Israel: US$169.4k
  57. Estonia: US$168.5k
  58. Kazakhstan: US$160.2k
  59. Hong Kong SAR China: US$134.8k
  60. United Arab Emirates: US$118k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Sri Lanka US$450.7m 27.4%
2 China US$164.3m 10%
3 Mexico US$119.5m 7.3%
4 Brazil US$108.7m 6.6%
5 Germany US$103m 6.3%
6 United States US$103m 6.3%
7 Vietnam US$79.8m 4.9%
8 India US$72.5m 4.4%
9 France US$63.5m 3.9%
10 Belgium US$63.4m 3.9%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$429.5m 26.2%
2 Germany US$143.3m 8.7%
3 Canada US$103.6m 6.3%
4 Italy US$67m 4.1%
5 Netherlands US$60.3m 3.7%
6 Belgium US$54.8m 3.3%
7 United Kingdom US$49.9m 3%
8 France US$41.9m 2.5%
9 Türkiye US$39.4m 2.4%
10 Mexico US$35.7m 2.2%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber: other?

Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber: other fall under HS subheading 4012.90, part of heading 4012, in section VII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber: other in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 4012.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2% to 4%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber: other in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 4012.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.5% to 4%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber: other?

Sri Lanka, with US$450.7m in 2024 (27.4% of world exports).