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U.S. imports of parts for electrical lighting, signaling equipment, windshield wipers, defrosters & demisters (HS 851290) totaled $119.3M in July 2026, traded with 45 countries.
Importers of Parts for Electrical Lighting, Signaling Equipment, Windshield Wipers, Defrosters & Demisters paid $11.8M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $77.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataReplacement and OEM parts for automotive and bicycle lighting, signaling, wiper, defroster, and demister systems are widely traded under this heading, with Mexico and Vietnam as the leading US import sources and Taiwan, Japan, and China rounding out the top five. The heading's seven 10-digit lines segment parts by end-use system — from bicycle lighting parts (8512904000) to windshield wiper and defroster parts (8512907000–8512909000) — making precise classification essential, as parts misclassified to the wrong subheading can affect duty rates and trade-remedy exposure. China-origin parts remain subject to Section 301 tariffs, while Mexico-origin goods may be eligible for USMCA treatment.
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7.2K shipments/mo
A wiper motor is a part of the windshield wiper mechanism and should be classified under the windshield wiper parts lines (8512908000 or 8512909000) rather than the lighting equipment parts lines. The correct line depends on whether the part is specifically described by one of the more specific wiper-related subheadings. When the part serves multiple systems or the classification is ambiguous, a CBP binding ruling provides the most reliable guidance.
Section 301 tariffs apply based on the country of origin — primarily China — rather than the specific subheading. Both bicycle lighting parts (8512904000) and motor vehicle lighting parts (8512905000/8512906000) sourced from China are subject to Section 301 measures. Importers should check the current Section 301 list and any product-specific exclusions, as exclusion status can change and varies by tariff line.
Subheading 2 of 5 in heading 8512
Subheading 851290 · $119.3M of $485.8M
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Imports
$119.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$22.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8512909000 | Windshield Wiper Parts | $62.4M | 10.30% | 79.06% | $6.4M |
| 8512906000 | Motor Vehicle Lighting Equipment Parts | $46.4M | 9.00% | 45.94% | $4.2M |
| 8512902000 | Signaling Equipment Parts for Motor Vehicles/Cycle | $10.5M | 11.22% | 60.34% | $1.2M |
| 8512904000 | Bicycle Lighting Equipment Parts | $71K | 9.60% | 29.38% | $7K |
| 8512907000 | Defrosters& Demister Parts for Motor Vehicles | $9K | 10.83% | 72.17% | $957 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8512908000 | Windshield Wipers/Defrosters/Demister Parts | $11.1M |
| 8512905000 | Lighting Equipment Parts of Motor Vehicles/Cycles | $5.8M |
| 8512902000 | Signaling Equipment Parts for Motor Vehicles/Cycle | $5.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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Mexico and Vietnam together supply 45% of it.
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rate provision · imports
29.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.88%.