Aftermarket Car Defroster Relay Switch from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
27.5%
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
• 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