Halogen Fog Light for Motor Vehicles from Germany
Fog light fixture using halogen bulb technology, mounted on vehicle bumpers for low-visibility conditions. Falls under HTS 8512.20.20 as other motor vehicle lighting equipment, distinct from headlights or signaling lamps. Includes bracket and wiring harness for direct vehicle integration.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide photometric test reports proving fog light beam pattern meets FMVSS standards
• Label as 'for motor vehicle use only' to prevent reclassification as general lighting
• Avoid bulk packaging; ship as vehicle-specific assemblies to maintain heading 8512 status