Motor Vehicle Center High Mount Stop Lamp from Germany
CHMSL LED stop lamp mounted high on rear windshield or decklid to signal hard braking. HTS 8512.20.40 for vehicle visual signaling equipment. Mandatory for passenger cars since 1986 FMVSS.
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 CAN-bus load equalizer specs for modern vehicle compatibility
• Document 3rd brake light activation voltage range (9-16V)
• Ensure DOT mark visibility on housing for immediate inspection