4011.90.10 - Having a "herring-bone" or similar tread

This HTS category, 4011.90.10, specifically covers new pneumatic tires made of rubber, designated as "other" within the broader classification of pneumatic tires. The defining characteristic for inclusion here is the presence of a "herring-bone" or a similar tread pattern. This tread design is typically designed to provide enhanced traction and stability, often for specialized off-road or agricultural applications.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings at the 4011.90 level is crucial. While 4011.90.20 covers tires with a "radial" construction, and 4011.90.80 encompasses all other remaining types of pneumatic tires not otherwise specified, this subcategory is strictly for those with a specific "herring-bone" or analogous tread design. The tread pattern is the primary classification determinant, irrespective of other construction methods like radial bias.

Within this "herring-bone" tread category, further sub-classification exists to refine the application. Subcategory 4011.90.10.10 is reserved for tires of this tread type specifically intended for use on golf carts, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and for turf, lawn, garden, and trailer applications. The more general subcategory, 4011.90.10.50, captures all other new pneumatic tires with a "herring-bone" or similar tread that do not fall under the specified applications in the preceding subcategory.