4012.12.80 - Other

This HTS category, 4012.12.80, encompasses retreaded tires specifically designed for use on buses or trucks, excluding those identified as radial. It acts as a residual category for retreaded bus or truck tires that do not fall under the more specific "radial" classification. The core criterion for inclusion is the tire's origin as a previously used pneumatic tire that has undergone a retreading process, intended for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

This node is distinct from its sibling, 4012.12.40, which is exclusively for radial retreaded tires of a kind used on buses or trucks. Therefore, this "Other" category serves to capture any retreaded bus or truck tires that are not of radial construction. The classification hinges on the tire's construction type and its intended application, differentiating it from other potential tire categories within the broader HTS.

Within this classification, further distinctions are made. The subcategory 4012.12.80.50, "Other," signifies an additional layer of detail for on-the-highway truck and bus tires that are retreaded and not radial, allowing for more granular tracking or potential future specific classifications. This hierarchical structure ensures precise categorization based on construction and application.