Universal Car Side Mirror Demister Pad from Japan
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.
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 vehicle compatibility lists in import docs; ensure adhesive meets automotive durability standards; label clearly as 'for motor vehicle mirrors only' to prevent general heater reclassification