US Tariffs on Tire Imports from China Tariff Rates & Compliance

Overview: The United States import duty structure for tires originating from China is primarily defined by a combination of standard Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) rates and aggressive trade enforcement actions. Most tire categories are subject to significant Section 301 duties and manufacturer-specific antidumping measures that often exceed the base value of the goods. This multi-layered tariff environment requires importers to carefully verify the specific Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification and the specific manufacturer's duty rate.

• Ad Valorem: This is a percentage-based duty calculated on the customs value of the tires, typically ranging from 0% to 4% for most passenger vehicle tires.
• Specific: A duty calculated based on a physical unit like weight or count; while listed in the HTS, it is generally 0% for these imports.
• Compound: A combination of ad valorem and specific rates; this duty type is not typically applied to standard tire imports from China.
• Section 301: An additional 25% tariff applied to Chinese-origin goods to address trade practices, specifically impacting tires found on List 3.
• Antidumping: Remedial duties applied to specific manufacturers to offset tires sold at less than fair market value in the US.
• Excise: A federal tax applied to heavy truck tires based on their load capacity to fund the Highway Trust Fund.
• MPF: The Merchandise Processing Fee is an administrative charge of 0.3464%, subject to a minimum of $32.71 and a maximum of $634.62.
• HMF: The Harbor Maintenance Fee is a 0.125% charge applied to the value of cargo arriving via ocean freight at US ports.