Van Cargo Door Puddle Light from Germany
LED puddle lights mounted under cargo van doors, projecting ground beam for safe loading. HTS 8512.20.40.80 for other visual signaling on motor vehicles. Prevents trips during nighttime operations.
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 door switch activation specs and IP69K ratings for washdown
• Classify as 'ground signaling' not general illumination in declarations
• Provide fleet vehicle compatibility lists (e.g
• Sprinter, Transit)