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Electric Vehicle Defroster PTC Heater Element from Japan

Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) ceramic heating element for EV defroster systems, providing self-regulating heat for windshield and cabin demisting without traditional engine heat. Designed for high-voltage automotive integration. HTS 8512.90.70.00 part.

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

Highlight 400V+ automotive high-voltage certification and PTC self-regulation

Include thermal runaway test reports for safety compliance

EV specificity prevents classification as general PTC heaters

Electric Vehicle Defroster PTC Heater Element from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8512.90.70.00