LED Bicycle Tail Light

A red LED tail light mounted on the rear of bicycles for visibility to following traffic. It flashes or glows steadily to signal braking or presence, classified under HTS 8512.10.40.00 as visual signaling equipment specifically designed for bicycles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+17.5%20.2%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪Germany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇯🇵Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

8512.20Lower: 12.5% vs 20.2%

If designed for motor vehicles like motorcycles

Motor vehicle signaling equipment falls under bicycle-specific exclusion, moving to 8512.20.

9401Lower: 10% vs 20.2%

If marketed as general bicycle illumination rather than signaling

Pure lighting accessories without signaling function classify as bicycle lamps in Chapter 94.

8530.80.00.00Higher: 35% vs 20.2%

If sold as electrical signaling apparatus not vehicle-attached

General electrical signaling devices outside vehicle context go to heading 8530.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the light is explicitly designed for bicycle rear mounting to avoid reclassification as general lighting

Include installation instructions and compatibility specs in documentation to prove bicycle-specific use