4012.19 - Other:

This HTS category, 4012.19, encompasses retreaded tires of rubber that are not specifically designated for use on motor cars, buses, trucks, or aircraft. It captures those retreaded tires that fall outside the more narrowly defined categories based on vehicle type. The key criterion for inclusion here is that the tire has undergone a retreading process and is made of rubber, while also not fitting the specific descriptions of the preceding subheadings.

To distinguish 4012.19 from its siblings, it's crucial to note the specific exclusions. HTS 4012.11 covers retreaded tires for passenger vehicles, 4012.12 for heavy-duty vehicles like buses and trucks, and 4012.13 for aircraft. Therefore, if a retreaded tire is intended for any of these specific applications, it would be classified under those respective subheadings, leaving 4012.19 to capture all other retreaded pneumatic tires.

Within this category, further subclassification exists to specify the intended use of these "other" retreaded tires. Subheading 4012.19.20.00 specifically addresses tires designed for tractors and certain agricultural, horticultural, or implement machinery, as well as trailers. This highlights that even within the "other" category, specific applications can warrant further detail, guiding importers to the most precise classification.