4012.11 - Of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars):

This HTS category, 4012.11, specifically encompasses retreaded or used pneumatic tires of rubber that are intended for use on motor cars, including station wagons and racing cars. This classification focuses on tires that have undergone a retreading process, meaning they have been fitted with new tread onto a previously used casing. The defining characteristic for inclusion in this subheading is the intended application on passenger-type motor vehicles.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling subheadings. While 4012.12 covers retreaded tires for larger vehicles like buses and trucks, and 4012.13.00 is designated for aircraft tires, 4012.11 is strictly for the passenger vehicle segment. Furthermore, the residual category 4012.19 serves as a catch-all for other types of retreaded tires not specifically covered by the more defined applications.

Within this category, further subdivision exists to refine the classification based on tire construction. The subcategories 4012.11.40.00 for "Radial" tires and 4012.11.80.00 for "Other" (which would typically include bias-ply tires) provide a more granular level of detail. This allows for precise identification based on the tire's internal structure and manufacturing method, which can be relevant for specific trade or statistical purposes.