Sound signaling equipment
Electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windshield wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles; parts thereof: > Sound signaling equipment
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, and 9903.94.63, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 8512.30.00
Automotive 12V Electric Horn
A standard 12-volt electric horn designed for passenger cars, producing a loud audible warning signal when activated by the vehicle's steering wheel button. It falls under HTS 8512.30.00 as sound signaling equipment specifically for motor vehicles, meeting the electrical operation and vehicle installation requirements of the heading.
Heavy-Duty Truck Air Horn Kit
A dual-tone air horn system for commercial trucks, operating on compressed air to produce high-decibel signals for highway safety. Classified under HTS 8512.30.00 as sound signaling equipment for motor vehicles, distinguished by its integration with vehicle air brake systems.
Motorcycle Compact Disc Horn
A small, high-tone disc-type horn for motorcycles, providing clear audible warnings in urban traffic. It qualifies for HTS 8512.30.00 as electrical sound signaling equipment designed for motor vehicle use, including two-wheeled vehicles.
Backup Alarm for Construction Vehicles
A 97dB reverse alarm beeper that activates automatically when a vehicle shifts into reverse, mandatory for heavy equipment safety. Falls under HTS 8512.30.00 as motor vehicle sound signaling equipment providing directional audible warnings.
Train Horn for Emergency Vehicles
High-pressure train-style horn for fire trucks and ambulances, delivering 130+ dB priority signals. Classified in HTS 8512.30.00 as specialized sound signaling for motor vehicles used in emergency services.
Electric Snail Horn for Passenger Cars
Compact spiral-shaped 'snail' horn producing the classic European car horn tone, 105-110 dB output. Meets HTS 8512.30.00 criteria as standard electrical sound signaling for automobiles.
Pedestrian Warning System Buzzer
Low-frequency acoustic buzzer for hybrid/electric vehicles to alert pedestrians at low speeds. HTS 8512.30.00 classification as required motor vehicle sound signaling for safety compliance.
School Bus Stop Arm Horn
Integrated horn that sounds when school bus stop arm deploys, alerting nearby traffic. Qualifies under HTS 8512.30.00 as specialized sound signaling equipment for school buses.
Forklift Audible Reversing Alarm
82dB intermittent reversing beeper for warehouse forklifts and material handling trucks. Classified HTS 8512.30.00 as sound signaling for industrial motor vehicles.
Dual Tone Car Security Horn
Hi-Lo tone horn for vehicle alarm systems, triggered by unauthorized entry. Falls under HTS 8512.30.00 when designed for motor vehicle anti-theft sound signaling.
Ambulance Priority Siren Speaker
High-output siren speaker for emergency medical vehicles with wailing/yelp tones. HTS 8512.30.00 as motor vehicle sound signaling for priority response.
ATV Multi-Function Horn
Waterproof horn with horn/light combo for all-terrain vehicles, meeting recreational vehicle safety standards. Classified under HTS 8512.30.00 for motor vehicle sound signaling.
Golf Cart Warning Buzzer
Low-speed warning buzzer for neighborhood electric vehicles and golf carts per NHTSA requirements. HTS 8512.30.00 as sound signaling for low-speed motor vehicles.