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Locomotive Headlight Assembly

High-intensity LED headlight unit for front of locomotives, under HTS 8607.91.00.00 as locomotive coachwork part. Excludes signaling equipment per Chapter Note (c).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+25.0%25%
🇯🇵JapanFree+25.0%25%

Alternative Classifications

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

8512.20.40Higher: 52.5% vs 50%

If generic vehicle lighting

Vehicle halogen/LED lights in 8512; loco specificity to 8607.

8608.00.00Lower: 41.3% vs 50%

If functioning as semaphore or signal light

Mechanical signaling equipment per note to 8608.

9405.42.60Lower: 43.5% vs 50%

If for other transport like tramways generically

LED lamps for vehicles not elsewhere specified.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify mounting to loco cowling to avoid 8512 lighting fixtures

• Include IP67 rating docs for rail vibration standards

• Avoid 'train light' ambiguity; state 'locomotive front headlight'