U.S. imports of Electrical Windshield Wipers, Defrosters & Demisters for Motor Vehicles (HS 851240) totaled $5.2M in August 2026, imported from 28 countries.
Importers of Electrical Windshield Wipers, Defrosters & Demisters for Motor Vehicles paid $413K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.13% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Electrical Windshield Wipers, Defrosters & Demisters for Motor Vehicles imports of $5.2M in August 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataElectrically 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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Imports
$5.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $45.4M of Electrical Windshield Wipers, Defrosters & Demisters for Motor Vehicles and exported $43.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 4 of 5 in heading 8512
Subheading 851240 · $5.2M of $545.8M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8512404000 | Motor Vehicle Windshield Wipers | $4.0M | 9.55% | 80.46% | $383K |
| 8512402000 | Motor Vehicle Defrosters and Demisters | $1.1M | 2.77% | 7.63% | $29K |
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 | $2.7M |
| 8512402000 | Motor Vehicle Defrosters and Demisters | $85K |
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 Japan together supply 72% of it. China pays 48.9% duty; Mexico 2.5%.
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rate provision · imports
34.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.13% of imports for consumption.