Analysis
Subheading 8512.90 covers parts, within heading 8512. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 5 US tariff lines below it are national.
2 of its 5 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (40%) and 3 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 2.5%. The median line pays 2.5%.
The US splits it as follows: 8512.90.20 for of signaling equipment (2.5%), 8512.90.40 for of a kind used on bicycles (duty-free), 8512.90.60 for of lighting equipment: other (duty-free), 8512.90.70 for of defrosters and demisters (2.5%) and 8512.90.90 for parts: other (2.5%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8512.90.20 | Of signaling equipment | 2.5% |
| 8512.90.40 | Of a kind used on bicycles | Free |
| 8512.90.60 | Of lighting equipment: other | Free |
| 8512.90.70 | Of defrosters and demisters | 2.5% |
| 8512.90.90 | Parts: other | 2.5% |