U.S. imports of Parts for Electrical Lighting, Signaling Equipment, Windshield Wipers, Defrosters & Demisters (HS 851290) totaled $135.3M in August 2026, imported from 47 countries.
Importers of Parts for Electrical Lighting, Signaling Equipment, Windshield Wipers, Defrosters & Demisters paid $14.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.11% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Parts for Electrical Lighting, Signaling Equipment, Windshield Wipers, Defrosters & Demisters imports of $135.3M in August 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $122.0M.
Last updated: August 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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8.1K import shipments a month
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 · $135.3M of $545.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$135.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$21.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.5B of Parts for Electrical Lighting, Signaling Equipment, Windshield Wipers, Defrosters & Demisters and exported $346.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8512909000 | Windshield Wiper Parts | $66.7M | 11.80% | 84.21% | $7.9M |
| 8512906000 | Motor Vehicle Lighting Equipment Parts | $51.3M | 9.56% | 45.84% | $4.9M |
| 8512902000 | Signaling Equipment Parts for Motor Vehicles/Cycle | $11.2M | 14.05% | 79.32% | $1.6M |
| 8512904000 | Bicycle Lighting Equipment Parts | $12K | 37.51% | 100.00% | $4K |
| 8512907000 | Defrosters& Demister Parts for Motor Vehicles | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
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 · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Vietnam together supply 47% of it. China pays 39.6% duty; Mexico 3.4%.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
29.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.11% of imports for consumption.