Rain-X Latitude Water Repellency Wiper Blade from Japan
Rain-X Latitude wiper blades feature synthetic rubber with water-repellent coating for improved visibility in rain. Classified under HTS 8512.40.40.00 as windshield wipers for motor vehicles, this premium blade includes the adapter system for easy installation on various car models.
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.
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Include test reports demonstrating water-repellency performance and durability for customs valuation
• Label with country of manufacture and blade length specifications to meet FMVSS standards
• Avoid classifying as 'aftermarket accessories' - document as standard replacement wipers