Sourcing agricultural tractor tyres from China
New pneumatic agricultural tractor tyres from China carry 4% UK duty, with no anti-dumping or countervailing duty listed for the agricultural line. Tractor owners must ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before public-road use. Match tyres to the tractor's rims, loads and operating speeds. Cambridge China Bridge sources agricultural tractor tyres.
Agricultural tyre classification and duty
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 3 October 2026, heading 4011 covers new pneumatic rubber tyres. Agricultural tractor tyres fall within 4011 70 00 00, which covers tyres of a kind used on agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines. The table shows product variants sharing this tariff line, rather than separate commodity subdivisions.
The supplied tariff data lists 4% duty for goods from China, with no anti-dumping duty, countervailing duty or suspension on this line. It attaches import and export waste controls. Official guidance says waste shipment controls apply only to waste. For a shipment from China whose waste status is uncertain, ask your customs broker to confirm the applicable requirement before shipping.
Give your broker the intended vehicle, tyre construction, size and specification to confirm the commodity code. For other tyre categories and their different duties, see the car, van and lorry tyre guide.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| New pneumatic agricultural tractor rear drive tyres | 4011 70 00 00 | 4% | None |
Specify rim fit and tractor compatibility
Specify the tractor model, axle position, tyre size, approved rim dimensions, radial or bias-ply construction, and tubeless or tube-type design. State the working load, field duties and road operating speed. Request the manufacturer's load, speed and inflation tables for the exact tyre, including loader work where relevant.
For tractors with driven front and rear axles, obtain rolling circumference data and check the proposed pairing against the tractor manufacturer's guidance. Agree tread pattern, lug dimensions, production-date acceptance and batch identification. For road use, ask a vehicle approval specialist to confirm the applicable approval route and check the supplier's documents against the exact product.
Tractor owners must ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before using them on public roads. A tyre purchase should therefore include evidence of suitability for the intended tractor and its work, rather than relying on the size printed in a catalogue.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative order of 30 agricultural tractor tyres under 4011 70 00 00, invoiced at £13,520 free on board, with £2,600 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £16,120. Duty at 4% is £644.80. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £16,764.80, so it is £3,352.96. Import taxes total £3,997.76; a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim the VAT, so the lasting cost is the £644.80 of duty. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Identity: compare sampled sidewall markings, size, load and speed ratings, construction, production date and batch identification with the order and supporting documents.
Fit: check bead dimensions, approved rim compatibility and front-to-rear rolling circumference data against the agreed specification.
Condition: inspect beads, sidewalls and lug roots for distortion, cuts, cracking, exposed cords and poor moulding; record transport damage separately.
Fitting: use competent staff for tyre removal, replacement and inflation. Arrange sample fitting and air-retention checks against the supplier's instructions.
What goes wrong
A tyre can have the ordered nominal size yet be unsuitable for the rim, axle load or working speed. Substituting a different construction or rolling circumference can also upset a driven axle pairing. Require written approval for substitutions and check the supplied specification before accepting the shipment.
Crushed beads, damaged sidewalls and inconsistent lug moulding can make an otherwise correct order unusable. Photograph defects by batch and hold affected tyres for assessment. A claimed approval is difficult to assess when the certificate describes a different tyre size or construction.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on agricultural tractor tyres from China?
The supplied tariff reading lists 4% for new pneumatic agricultural tyres under 4011 70 00 00, with no anti-dumping duty, countervailing duty or suspension on that line.
Do front and rear tractor tyres use different commodity codes?
The agricultural line covers both when they are new pneumatic tyres of a kind used on agricultural vehicles. Confirm the classification using the exact product specification.
Can I replace tractor tyres with another brand in the same size?
Check rim compatibility, construction, load and speed ratings, and rolling circumference. On a tractor with driven front and rear axles, confirm the proposed pairing with the tractor manufacturer's guidance.
What should I request from a Chinese tractor tyre factory?
Request drawings, rim compatibility, load and inflation tables, rolling circumference data, batch identification and relevant test or approval documents matching the tyre you intend to buy.