Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 40131000: Inner Tubes of Rubber Used on Motor Cars, Buses, or Trucks

The HS Code 40131000 refers to inner tubes made of rubber that are specifically used on motor cars, including station wagons and racing cars, as well as buses or trucks. These inner tubes play a crucial role in maintaining the functionality and safety of vehicle tires, as they provide an additional layer of protection and support.

When it comes to international trade, the HS Code serves as a standardized system for classifying and categorizing goods. The HS Code 40131000 helps customs authorities and traders identify and differentiate inner tubes of rubber used on motor cars, buses, or trucks from other similar products.

The Bound or Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate for the HS Code 40131000 is set at 3.7%. This means that whenever a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must apply the same duty rate of 3.7% for the importation of inner tubes of rubber used on motor cars, buses, or trucks from all its trading partners.

The quantity unit for the HS Code 40131000 is measured in numbers (NO), which indicates the number of individual inner tubes being imported or exported.

Depending on the trade agreements and tariff preference programs in place, the importation of inner tubes of rubber used on motor cars, buses, or trucks may be subject to different duty rates or even qualify for duty-free treatment. Several special tariff preference programs exist for this HS Code:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible countries.
• Australia Special Rate: Offers a specific duty rate for imports from Australia.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Provides a specific duty rate for imports from Bahrain.
• NAFTA for Canada: Allows duty-free treatment for imports from Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Chile Special Rate: Offers a specific duty rate for imports from Chile.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible countries in the Caribbean region.
• Israel Special Rate: Offers duty-free treatment for imports from Israel.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible countries in the Andean region.
• Jordan Special Rate: Offers a specific duty rate for imports from Jordan.
• Morocco Special Rate: Provides a specific duty rate for imports from Morocco.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Allows duty-free treatment for imports from Mexico under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
• Oman Special Rate: Offers a specific duty rate for imports from Oman.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Provides duty-free treatment for eligible countries in the Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement region.
• Peru Special Rate: Offers a specific duty rate for imports from Peru.
• Singapore Special Rate: Provides a specific duty rate for imports from Singapore.

When importing inner tubes of rubber used on motor cars, buses, or trucks into the United States, it is important to consider the specific requirements and regulations of both the exporting and importing US states. Each state may have its own rules and procedures, so it is crucial to comply with them to ensure a smooth and legal importation process.