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Train Horn for Emergency Vehicles from Japan

High-pressure train-style horn for fire trucks and ambulances, delivering 130+ dB priority signals. Classified in HTS 8512.30.00 as specialized sound signaling for motor vehicles used in emergency services.

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

Provide NFPA 1901 compliance documentation; verify air system integration specs; obtain exemption letters for sound level exceedances

Train Horn for Emergency Vehicles from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8512.30.00