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12 Volt Disc Horn for Automobiles from Japan

A compact 12V electrical disc horn designed for passenger cars and light trucks, producing a loud audible signal for sound signaling. It falls under HTS 8512.30.00.20 as sound signaling equipment specifically for motor vehicles, excluding bicycles. The horn operates on vehicle battery power and mounts under the hood.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

17.5%

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.
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.

Import Tips

Verify voltage rating (typically 12V) and sound level (dB) comply with vehicle safety standards like FMVSS 12V for U.S. imports

Include OEM part numbers and vehicle compatibility certifications in documentation to avoid misclassification as general electrical parts

12 Volt Disc Horn for Automobiles from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8512.30.00.20