Rear Window Defogger Grid Element

Conductive silver bus bar and heating grid strip for rear window defroster repair kits. Parts of demisters for motor vehicles classified in 8512.90.90.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+35.0%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%+10.0%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8516.79.00Lower: 12.7% vs 37.5%

If general automotive heating elements

Other electro-thermic heating apparatus not specific to defogging in 8516.

7007.29.00Higher: 39.9% vs 37.5%

If tempered glass with embedded grid

Laminated safety glass for vehicles with heating elements in 7007.29.

8544.49.90Higher: 38.9% vs 37.5%

If insulated conductive wire only

Electrical conductors not vehicle-specific classify under 8544.

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Package with installation adhesive to show as complete repair assembly