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Heated Windshield Defroster Element Kit from Germany

A kit containing thin-film heating elements applied to front windshields for rapid ice and fog removal in motor vehicles. Designed for integration into OEM or aftermarket defroster systems with vehicle voltage compatibility. Falls under 8512.90.70.00 as dedicated parts of automotive defrosters.

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 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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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

Provide engineering specs confirming 12/24V automotive voltage and defroster function to support classification

Ensure labeling indicates 'for motor vehicle use only' to distinguish from general heating elements