Car Interior Ambient Light Housing
An ABS plastic housing designed for LED ambient lighting strips in vehicle interiors, serving as a protective and mounting enclosure. This housing is a component of the vehicle's interior lighting system. It qualifies as a part of lighting equipment for motor vehicles under tariff item 8512.90.00.
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 imported with the LED strip as a complete interior lamp
Complete interior lighting lamps are classified under 8512.20.00.
If the housing is a general plastic article not specific to lighting
Other plastic articles are classified in Chapter 39, but lighting-specific parts fall under 85.12.
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
• Classify the housing as a part of the lighting system, not as a general plastic article, to apply this tariff item
• Have documentation showing the housing is specifically designed for LED ambient strips
• Confirm whether the ABS plastic material requires any special import permits under Canadian regulations
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