Truck Mirror Defogger Element from Germany
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.
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
• Ensure FMVSS compliance documentation for commercial vehicles; specify voltage range (12/24V) for trucks; bundle with mirror assemblies only if functionally integral to avoid parts classification