LED Automotive Headlight Housing from Mexico
This aluminum housing assembly encases the LED modules and heat sinks for automotive headlights, designed specifically for motor vehicle lighting systems. It falls under HTS 8512.90.60.00 as a part of lighting equipment for motor vehicles, excluding complete lamps or articles of heading 8539. The housing provides structural support, thermal management, and mounting for the light source.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.0525%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, 9903.94.63, 9903.94.66 and 9903.94.67, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) 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
• Verify compatibility with vehicle-specific standards like SAE or ECE; ensure documentation proves it's solely for motor vehicle lighting to avoid reclassification; common pitfall is insufficient proof of 'parts of lighting equipment' status