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8512.20.20.40 - For vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29 or heading 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705 or 8711 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of QuantityNo.
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty25%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS category, 8512.20.20.40, specifically classifies electrical lighting equipment designed for use with vehicles. This encompasses a broad range of lighting apparatus, excluding those explicitly covered under heading 8539 (which typically refers to light bulbs and tubes). The key distinguishing factor for this subcategory is its intended application for vehicles listed in subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29, or headings 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705, or 8711. Examples include headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, and interior dome lights for these types of motor vehicles and motorcycles.

This category is differentiated from its sibling, 8512.20.20.80, which is designated for "Other" lighting or visual signaling equipment. While both fall under the broader umbrella of "Other lighting or visual signaling equipment" within the larger context of electrical lighting for vehicles, 8512.20.20.40 is a more specific designation for lighting apparatus directly integrated into or intended for the specified vehicle types. The sibling category would likely cover less common or specialized lighting solutions not fitting the primary vehicle lighting applications defined here.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 8512.20.20.40. Therefore, the focus remains on precisely identifying and classifying lighting equipment that meets the described vehicle application criteria. Classification under this code hinges on demonstrating that the lighting equipment is intended for, and functionally suited to, the motor vehicles and cycles referenced in the description.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8512.20.20.40?
HTS code 8512.20.20.40 covers For vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29 or heading 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705 or 8711 under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles.
›What products are classified under 8512.20.20.40?
This classification covers For vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29 or heading 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705 or 8711. It is a subcategory of Lighting equipment (8512.20.20).
›What is the import duty rate for 8512.20.20.40?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8512.20.20.40 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 25%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8512.20.20.40?
Imports under HTS 8512.20.20.40 are measured in No..

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