Headlight Adjustment Motor from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 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
• 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