Warn VRX 45-S 12V Winch

The Warn VRX 45-S is a 12-volt electric winch designed for 4x4 trucks and SUVs, featuring a synthetic rope cable for vehicle recovery and off-road traction. It mounts on motor vehicle bumpers or receivers and is classified under HTS 8708.99.81.60 as a cable traction device due to its primary function of pulling loads via cable for motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705.

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.

8425.39.01.00Lower: 35% vs 37.5%

If marketed as standalone industrial winch without vehicle mounting

Winches not specifically for motor vehicles fall under heading 8425 for other winches and hoists.

8436.80.00Lower: 35% vs 37.5%

If for agricultural or construction tractors with interchangeable equipment

Chapter notes exclude tractor-fitted interchangeable tools from 8708, classifying them in their own headings like 8436.

8708.99.81Same rate: 37.5%

If other vehicle tow bars or jacks not using cable traction

Non-cable traction pulling devices like rigid tow bars use different statistical suffixes within 8708.99.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify compatibility with vehicle frame mounts and ensure DOT-compliant labeling if for highway use

Provide engineering specs confirming cable-based traction mechanism to avoid reclassification as general machinery

Include installation instructions and safety certifications to prevent customs holds on vehicle safety parts