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Automotive Windshield Defrost Heating Element from China

A basic electric heating resistor with insulated ceramic former and wire connections, mounted behind automotive windshields for deicing and defogging. It melts thin ice layers and evaporates moisture for clear visibility, fitting HTS 8516.80.4000's anti-icing specifications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

• Include automotive OEM specifications confirming deicing function and simple assembly

• Label clearly as 'deicing resistor' to distinguish from general vehicle heaters

Automotive Windshield Defrost Heating Element from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8516.80.40.00