Wolo Bad Boy Air Horn from Japan
The Wolo Bad Boy is a 12V electric air horn producing 118 dB for trucks and cars, using onboard compressor for powerful vehicle signaling. It qualifies for HTS 8512.30.00.40 as specialized 'other' sound equipment for motor vehicles.
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.
9903.74.110%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
• Declare compressor specifications to distinguish from pure pneumatic horns
• Include DOT or FMVSS compliance docs for U.S. market entry
• Avoid declaring as 'marine horn' which could shift to unclassified status