Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)

HS v2022 Code: 401211

About retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)

HS code 401211 covers the retreading of tyres for use on motor vehicles, including passenger cars, station wagons, and racing cars. Retreading is a critical process that extends the lifespan of tyres, reduces waste, and provides a cost-effective alternative to purchasing new tyres. This industry plays a significant role in the broader automotive and transportation sectors, contributing to the sustainability and efficiency of vehicle operations.

Production process

The retreading process involves several key steps. First, the worn tyre is thoroughly inspected and the old tread is removed, exposing the tyre's carcass. The carcass is then repaired and prepared for the new tread application. Next, a new layer of rubber tread is applied to the carcass, either through a mold-cure or pre-cure method. Finally, the retreaded tyre undergoes curing and finishing processes to ensure a secure bond between the tread and carcass, resulting in a high-quality, road-ready product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the retreading industry include used tyres, rubber compounds, adhesives, and specialized machinery. The availability and quality of used tyres, or 'casings', are critical to the process, as the carcass must be in good condition to support the new tread. Rubber compounds, including natural and synthetic rubbers, are blended to create the desired tread properties. Adhesives are used to bond the new tread to the carcass, while specialized equipment, such as tyre buffing machines and molds, are necessary for the retreading operations.

Production outputs

The primary output of the HS code 401211 industry is retreaded tyres for use on motor vehicles. These retreaded tyres are then consumed by 871200 Bicycles and other cycles, including delivery tricycles, not motorized and 870321 Passenger cars with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc, as well as other codes within the broader automotive and transportation sectors.

Revisions to 401211

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 401211. The most recent 1 version of this code (401211) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 401211.

Family tree for retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/40'>40: Rubber and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4012'>4012: Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401211'>401211: Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401212'>401212: Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on motor buses or lorries</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401213'>401213: Retreaded tyres; of a kind used on aircraft</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401219'>401219: Retreaded tyres; other than of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries and aircraft</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401220'>401220: Rubber; used pneumatic tyres</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/401290'>401290: Rubber; tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012</a>"]

    

    %% Color coordination by level

    classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level2
class B level4
class C level6
class D level6
class E level6
class F level6
class G level6
class H level6

  class C highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class C highlight