LED Automotive Tail Light Assembly from Japan
A complete LED tail light assembly designed for passenger cars, featuring red LED stop, turn, and tail functions with integrated reflectors. It falls under HTS 8512.20.40.80 as visual signaling equipment for motor vehicles, specifically 'other' lighting or signaling not classified elsewhere in this subheading. Used to indicate braking, turning, and rear presence.
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.
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify DOT and SAE compliance markings to meet U.S. vehicle safety standards for importation
• Include detailed technical specs and vehicle compatibility in documentation to prevent customs holds
• Check for LED-specific energy efficiency labels to avoid reclassification as general electrical equipment