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Air Electric Horn for Emergency Vehicles from Japan

A 12V electric-activated air horn for police cars and ambulances, delivering 125+ dB priority signaling. Falls under HTS 8512.30.00.20 as specialized motor vehicle sound signaling equipment with electrical control. Features quick-connect wiring for fleet installation.

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.
9903.05.900%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)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.

Import Tips

Obtain NHTSA exemption letters for sirens/horns exceeding standard sound limits before import

Document as 'electrical horn with air compressor' to prevent classification as pure pneumatic equipment

Air Electric Horn for Emergency Vehicles from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8512.30.00.20