Tesla Model 3 Bumper Sensor Housing from Japan
Composite plastic housing for ultrasonic parking sensors embedded in Tesla Model 3 bumpers. Qualifies under HTS 8708.10.60 for electric vehicle bumper parts supporting ADAS features.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document integration with sensor electronics but classify housing separately
• Provide CAD models confirming flush bumper mounting design
• Avoid 9031 sensor pitfalls by emphasizing structural housing role