New pneumatic tyres, of rubber. (HS 4011), Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber; solid or cushion tyres, tyre treads and tyre flaps, of rubber. (HS 4012) . Tyres (ICS 83.160)

Consumers purchase tyres based on their perception of what constitutes a good quality tyre product. The potential risk involved here is that tyres may contain defects that are not easily detected by untrained consumers and hence become a safety hazard to road users. This standard, therefore, was developed in response to these concerns. It specifies the quality requirements for both new and used tyres for passenger vehicles. It specifically addresses the concerns related to used tyres by incorporating a section with detailed inspection and selection criteria. This standard is based on the metric series of tyres. The draft standard recognizes both the metric and imperial system of units are being used in the tyre industry and standardization bodies to express their requirements. Both units are accommodated in this standard where necessary.

The Belize Bureau of Standards has recommended that this standard be declared a compulsory standard for improved safety and quality assurance when making purchases on new and used tyres. The prevailing open market system enables the importation of large quantities of both new and used tyres into Belize. At present, there are no regulations addressing the quality and integrity of either new or used tyres imported into Belize. It is envisaged that this standard will be implemented by the Bureau of Standard through a Tyre Inspection Programme.