Truck Backup Reverse Light from Germany
High-intensity white LED reverse lights for heavy-duty trucks, activating when shifting into reverse to illuminate blind spots. Falls under HTS 8512.20.40.80 as other visual signaling equipment for motor vehicles. Enhances safety during reversing maneuvers.
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
• Include CMVSS or ECE R23 certification for commercial vehicle reverse signaling
• Document lumen output and beam pattern to distinguish from general work lights
• Declare vehicle tonnage compatibility to avoid industrial equipment reclassification