4011.80.10 - Having a "herring-bone" or similar tread

This HTS category specifically addresses new pneumatic tires made of rubber, designed for use on construction, mining, and industrial handling vehicles and machinery. The defining characteristic for classification within this subdivision is the specific design of the tire's tread. This includes, but is not limited to, tires featuring a "herring-bone" pattern or similar aggressive tread designs intended to provide superior traction and durability in demanding off-road and heavy-duty operational environments.

This category is distinct from its sibling, "Other" (4011.80.90), which would encompass pneumatic tires for construction, mining, or industrial handling vehicles and machines that do not possess a "herring-bone" or similar specialized tread. Therefore, the presence of this specific tread pattern is the crucial differentiator for accurate classification under 4011.80.10.

Within this category, further subdivisions are based on the tire's rim size. Subcategory 4011.80.10.10 applies to tires with a rim diameter not exceeding 61 centimeters, typically found on smaller industrial equipment. Conversely, subcategory 4011.80.10.20 covers tires with a rim diameter exceeding 61 centimeters, usually associated with larger construction and mining machinery. This distinction is important for differentiating between equipment types and their associated tire specifications.