Motorcycle Brake Light Switch Sensor from Japan
Electrical switch sensor that activates the brake light on motorcycles when brakes are applied, constructed with durable weatherproof housing. Classified under HTS 8512.90.2000 as a part of signaling equipment for cycles, essential for rider safety. It directly interfaces with the vehicle's electrical system to trigger warning signals.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
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 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
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Ensure sensor meets SAE J1154 standards for brake signaling; provide engineering specs confirming cycle/motor vehicle use
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests non-vehicle end-use
• Declare exact vehicle compatibility to prevent reclassification