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LED Automotive Headlight Assembly from Japan

Complete LED headlight unit designed for passenger vehicles, including housing, lens, and high-intensity LED modules for forward illumination. Classified under HTS 8512.20.20 as lighting equipment specifically for motor vehicles, excluding filament or discharge lamps. Meets automotive safety standards for road use.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
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

Verify DOT or ECE compliance certification for automotive lighting to avoid customs holds

Include detailed technical specs showing motor vehicle compatibility in import documentation