U.S. imports of New Pneumatic Rubber Tires for Bicycles (SITC 62542) totaled $5.3M in August 2026, imported from 35 countries.
Importers of New Pneumatic Rubber Tires for Bicycles paid $784K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.09% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. New Pneumatic Rubber Tires for Bicycles imports of $5.3M in August 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $6.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBicycle tires occupy a distinct niche within the pneumatic rubber tire trade, with bead seat diameter, width, and tread pattern (road, mountain, gravel, or BMX) driving both commercial segmentation and, at the HTS level, potential subheading distinctions. Section 301 tariffs have been a significant cost factor for bicycle tires sourced from China, prompting importers to evaluate alternative supply chains in Southeast Asia and other regions. The rapid growth of e-bike adoption has expanded demand for wider, higher-load-rated bicycle tires that sit at the boundary between traditional bicycle and light-vehicle tire classifications.
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1.7K import shipments a month
Section 301 tariffs on imports from China have led many bicycle tire importers to diversify sourcing toward manufacturers in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and other countries not subject to those measures. Importers should verify the current Section 301 status for their specific HTS subheading and confirm that alternative-origin products meet the same technical specifications before switching suppliers.
Tires designed for e-bikes with higher speed ratings or load capacities may be scrutinized to determine whether they are more properly classified as motorcycle tires if their construction and specifications align more closely with moped or low-speed motorcycle tires. The key factors are the manufacturer's intended vehicle designation, the tire's speed and load ratings, and any applicable CBP binding rulings on similar products.
Basic heading 405 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 62542 · $5.3M of $27.0B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Taiwan and Vietnam together supply 44% of it. China pays 37.0% duty; Taiwan 8.0%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $68.7M of New Pneumatic Rubber Tires for Bicycles and exported $9.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.