Heading 16 of 48 in chapter 85 · 5 products
Heading 8512 · $545.8M of $58.3B
If the light bar is designed and marketed for use on motor vehicles (including off-road vehicles), it generally falls under 851220 as electrical lighting equipment for motor vehicles. However, if it is a general-purpose work light not specifically designed for vehicle mounting, it may fall under the portable lamps heading (8513) or another lighting heading. The vehicle-specific design intent is the deciding factor.
Backup cameras and parking sensors are primarily data-capture or signaling devices rather than lighting or sound-signaling equipment in the traditional sense. They are more likely classified under the heading for transmission and reception apparatus (8517) or instruments and apparatus (9026/9029), depending on their principal function. Consult the relevant chapter notes or seek a binding ruling before filing.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$545.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$150.7MYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported, exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and South Korea together supply 52% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Mexico 2.9%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
47.9% enters free of duty.