Rear Window Defroster Grid Element from Germany
A conductive heating grid element made of thin metal traces printed on glass, used in automotive rear windows to clear frost and fog. It connects to the vehicle's electrical system and is specifically designed as a replaceable part for defroster assemblies in cars and trucks. Classified under 8512.90.70.00 as a part of defrosters and demisters for motor vehicles.
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.
9903.03.060%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
• Verify compatibility with specific vehicle models via OEM part numbers to avoid misclassification as general electrical parts
• Include automotive safety certifications like SAE J903 in documentation to prove motor vehicle end-use
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; provide invoices showing defroster-specific design to prevent reclassification