4012.12.40.25 - Other

This HTS subcategory, 4012.12.40.25, specifically classifies retreaded pneumatic tires of rubber that are of a kind used on buses or trucks, are of radial construction, and are intended for on-highway use. The defining characteristic here is the application: tires designed for heavy-duty, continuous operation on paved roads, as opposed to off-road or specialized vehicles.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 4012.12.40.15 (Light truck), is crucial. While both are on-highway radial tires for commercial vehicles, the "On-highway truck and bus tires" designation implies larger, more robust tires designed to carry heavier loads and withstand higher speeds typically associated with full-sized trucks and buses. Light truck tires, conversely, are generally designed for smaller commercial vehicles, pickups, and vans with less demanding load requirements.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subdivisions. Classification at this level is determined by the convergence of multiple criteria: being retreaded, being pneumatic, being radial, being designed for buses or trucks, and crucially, being intended for on-highway application. This ensures precise tariff application for these specific types of commercial vehicle tires.