Escort Redline EX Radar Detector from Japan
The Escort Redline EX is a high-performance radar detector designed specifically for motor vehicles, featuring advanced long-range detection of X, K, and Ka band radar signals used by police speed enforcement. It includes GPS lockout for false alerts and voice alerts, classifying under HTS 8512.30.00.30 as sound signaling equipment for motor vehicles that detects radar emissions. This subheading covers devices mounted on vehicle dashboards to warn drivers audibly and visually.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Verify FCC compliance certification as radar detectors are regulated electronics; include Form 7405 if applicable
• Ensure labeling meets FMVSS standards for vehicle accessories and provide proof of 'motor vehicle use' to avoid misclassification