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Trico Exact Fit Conventional Windshield Wiper

The Trico Exact Fit Conventional Windshield Wiper is a metal-framed wiper blade with a traditional curved design, engineered to provide optimal contact on older vehicle windshields. As a complete windscreen wiper designed for motor vehicles, it is classified under tariff item 8512.40.00, which covers windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters for cycles or motor vehicles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%—6%
🇲🇽Mexico6%—6%
🇺🇸United States6%—6%
🇩🇪Germany6%—6%
🇯🇵Japan6%—6%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8708.99.14Lower: Free vs 6%

If the wiper blade is imported as part of a larger wiper arm assembly or kit

Complete wiper arm assemblies or kits may be classified as parts and accessories of motor vehicles rather than as standalone wiper blades.

4016.99.90Higher: 6.5% vs 6%

If the wiper blade is made primarily of vulcanised rubber and is not a complete wiper

Rubber wiper refills or squeegees without the metal frame may be classified as articles of vulcanised rubber.

8512.90.00Lower: Free vs 6%

If the product is a part of a windscreen wiper system, such as a wiper blade refill

Parts of windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters are classified under the parts heading for electrical lighting or signalling equipment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the wiper blades are packaged and labelled clearly as aftermarket automotive parts to facilitate CBSA clearance

• Verify that the product does not contain any restricted materials, such as certain rubber compounds, that may require additional documentation

• Keep commercial invoices with a detailed product description and the tariff classification number readily available for customs brokers