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Headlight Adjustment Motor

Small servo motor for automatic headlight leveling systems in modern passenger vehicles from headings 8703-8704. Classified in 8708.99.81.80 as other automotive parts not covered by specific subheadings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+50.0%52.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%+25.0%27.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8512.20Lower: 15% vs 52.5%

If part of complete vehicle lighting equipment

Vehicle lighting instruments and parts have dedicated provisions in 8512.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include ECE or DOT certification docs proving vehicle-specific automotive use

• Avoid bundling with full headlight assemblies which may shift classification

• Declare exact vehicle compatibility to Customs for proper heading 8708 placement