Aftermarket Car Defroster Relay Switch from Germany
High-current electromagnetic relay dedicated to switching power to rear window and mirror defroster circuits in passenger cars. Rated for automotive electrical loads with quick-cycle durability. Classified as defroster part in 8512.90.70.00.
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.
9903.05.900%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)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Include relay cycle life test data (>100k cycles) proving automotive suitability
• Mark with 'OEM equivalent' and vehicle years/models for customs scrutiny
• Avoid undervaluing; relays have high copper content affecting duty calculations