Passenger Car LED License Plate Light
This surface-mount LED light for illuminating vehicle license plates meets minimum lux requirements for road legality, with a 6000K daylight colour temperature. As a lighting device for motor vehicles, it falls under tariff item 8512.20.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the light is sold as a bare LED module
LED modules without a cap for installation are classified in heading 85.39.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the license plate light meets Canadian regulations for illumination intensity and colour
• Keep the product's technical specifications, including lux output, available for CBSA review
• Consider whether the light is sold as a kit with wiring; if so, the wiring may be classified separately
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