Defrosters and demisters
Electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windshield wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles; parts thereof: > Windshield wipers, defrosters and demisters: > Defrosters and demisters
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, and 9903.94.63, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Products classified under HTS 8512.40.20.00
Automotive Rear Window Defogger Grid
An electrical heating grid embedded in the rear window glass of passenger cars, activated to clear fog and frost. It falls under HTS 8512.40.20.00 as a defroster specifically designed for motor vehicles, providing resistive heating via thin wire or printed conductive elements.
12V Car Windshield Defroster Kit
A plug-and-play electrical defroster mat using PTC heating elements placed on the windshield interior for rapid ice and fog removal in passenger cars. Classified under HTS 8512.40.20.00 for its dedicated motor vehicle demisting function with automotive power compatibility.
Motorcycle Heated Grip Defogger
Electrical heating elements integrated into motorcycle handle grips that prevent fogging and provide hand warming/demisting during wet conditions. HTS 8512.40.20.00 applies as defrosters/demisters for cycles/motor vehicles with temperature regulation.
Truck Mirror Defogger Element
Thin-film heating pads adhered to heavy-duty truck side mirrors to eliminate fog, ice, and condensation for commercial motor vehicles. Falls under HTS 8512.40.20.00 as specialized demisters for vehicle safety equipment.
Universal Car Side Mirror Demister Pad
Adhesive PTC heating pads for aftermarket installation on passenger car side mirrors, clearing fog and frost electrically. HTS 8512.40.20.00 covers these as motor vehicle demisters despite universal fitment.
RV Windshield Demister Blower with Heater
Compact electric blower unit with integrated heating coil directing warm air to RV windshields for defogging/defrosting. Classified in HTS 8512.40.20.00 as a motor vehicle demister system.
High-Speed Train Mirror Defroster
Robust electrical heating strips for railway locomotive side mirrors, designed for high-speed motor vehicle demisting in extreme weather. HTS 8512.40.20.00 includes such equipment for motor vehicles broadly interpreted.