4011.10.10.40 - Having a rim diameter greater than 38.10 cm (15 inches) but not more than 40.64 cm (16 inches)

This HTS category, 4011.10.10.40, specifically classifies new pneumatic tires made of rubber that are designed for use on motor cars, including station wagons and racing cars. The defining characteristic of tires falling under this particular subdivision is their rim diameter, which must be greater than 38.10 cm (15 inches) but not exceed 40.64 cm (16 inches). This precise measurement is crucial for accurate tariff classification, ensuring that these tires are distinguished based on their physical dimensions intended for specific automotive applications.

The classification hinges on the radial construction and the exact rim diameter range. Tires under 4011.10.10.40 are differentiated from their sibling categories by this specific inch-based measurement. For instance, sibling categories encompass tires with smaller rim diameters (e.g., up to 13 inches, 13-14 inches, or 14-15 inches) or larger ones (e.g., 16-17 inches, 17-18 inches). Therefore, a tire with a rim diameter of exactly 16 inches would fall here, whereas one with a 15.5-inch rim diameter would be classified under 4011.10.10.30.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories beneath 4011.10.10.40. This means that all pneumatic tires of rubber, used on motor cars, with a radial construction, and a rim diameter between 38.10 cm (15 inches) and 40.64 cm (16 inches) inclusive, will be classified directly under this code. The detailed description of the rim diameter range serves as the sole differentiating factor within this specific line item.