Automotive 12V Electric Horn from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
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
• Verify compatibility with vehicle voltage (12V/24V) and sound level compliance with FMVSS 12 standards; include test certificates for decibel output; avoid misclassification as general electrical horns by specifying motor vehicle use