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U.S. imports of electrical windshield wipers, defrosters & demisters for motor vehicles (HS 851240) totaled $4.5M in June 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Electrical Windshield Wipers, Defrosters & Demisters for Motor Vehicles paid $727K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $3.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Electrical Windshield Wipers, Defrosters & Demisters for Motor Vehicles imports of $4.5M in June 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.6M.
Electrically powered windshield wipers, defrosters, and demisters are safety-critical components in the automotive OEM and aftermarket sectors, classified at the 10-digit level between defrosters/demisters (8512402000) and windshield wipers (8512404000). Mexico and Vietnam lead US imports under this heading, with China and Germany also significant sources — a supply mix that reflects both nearshore OEM production and European premium-brand components. Goods originating in China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, while Mexico-origin goods may qualify for USMCA preferential treatment when rules-of-origin requirements are met.
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Electrically heated rear-window defrosters and demisters fall under 8512402000, while windshield wiper mechanisms — including wiper motors and blade assemblies — are classified under 8512404000. The key distinction is function: thermal de-icing/de-misting versus mechanical clearing. Combination systems should be classified based on their principal function, and a binding ruling from CBP may be advisable for novel designs.
To claim USMCA preferential tariff treatment, the importer must possess a valid certification of origin — either a producer's or exporter's certification — demonstrating that the goods meet the applicable tariff-shift or regional-value-content rule of origin. The certification does not need to accompany the shipment but must be available upon CBP request. Importers should also retain supporting production records for audit purposes.
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Monthly import values over time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8512404000 | MOTOR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS | $3.9M | 18.45% | 81.73% | $722K |
| 8512402000 | MOTOR VEHICLE DEFROSTERS AND DEMISTERS | $599K | 0.78% | 4.54% | $5K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8512404000 | MOTOR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS | $2.0M |
| 8512402000 | MOTOR VEHICLE DEFROSTERS AND DEMISTERS | $20K |
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $1.3M | $178K | -$1.1M |
| Indiana | $1.0M | $114K | -$915K |
| South Carolina | $132K | $693K | +$561K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $2.4M | $33K | -$2.4M |
| CHICAGO, IL | $739K | $14K | -$725K |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $48K | $693K | +$645K |