4011.30.00.10 - For use in civil aircraft

This HTS classification, 4011.30.00.10, specifically covers new pneumatic tires manufactured from rubber that are designed and intended for use on civil aircraft. These tires are distinguished by their particular construction, performance requirements, and sizing to meet the stringent safety and operational demands of aviation, including landing gear systems for passenger and cargo planes, helicopters, and other civilian aircraft. The classification emphasizes their end-use application in civil aviation, differentiating them from tires designed for other transportation sectors.

While the parent category 4011.30.00 encompasses new pneumatic tires of a kind used on aircraft, this specific subheading 4011.30.00.10 isolates those designated for civilian use. Its sibling category, 4011.30.00.50, covers "Other" aircraft tires, implying those not specifically for civil aircraft. This distinction is crucial for accurate tariff application, as civil aviation typically adheres to different regulatory and performance standards than, for example, military aircraft.

As this subheading represents a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus remains on clearly identifying tires based on their material (rubber), type (new pneumatic), intended use (aircraft), and crucially, the end-user sector (civil aviation). Examples falling under this classification would include main landing gear tires, nose wheel tires, and other tire assemblies for commercial airliners, business jets, and similarly operated civil aircraft.