What products fall under HS-4 8512?

HS-4 8512 includes electrical lighting and signalling equipment for cycles and motor vehicles, as well as electrical windscreen wipers, defrosters, and demisters.

How do I choose between HS-6 851210 and HS-6 851220?

Use HS-6 851210 for bicycle lighting and HS-6 851220 for motor vehicle lighting. The choice depends on the type of vehicle the equipment is designed for.

Can I classify sound signalling equipment under HS-4 8512?

Yes, sound signalling equipment used on vehicles, like horns, is classified under HS-6 851230.

What if my product includes parts for lighting equipment?

If your product consists of parts for lighting or signalling equipment, you would classify it under HS-6 851290.

Are there exclusions in HS-4 8512?

Yes, articles of heading no. 8539 are excluded from HS-4 8512, so ensure your products do not fall under that classification.

HS-4 · Heading

8512 — Lighting or visual signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters; electrical, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles

Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 8512 when importing or exporting lighting and visual signalling equipment for vehicles, such as a set of bicycle headlights or a car's brake lights. This heading covers electrical components specifically designed for cycles and motor vehicles, excluding certain articles classified under heading 8539.

When deciding between subheadings, consider the type of vehicle. For example, HS-6 851210 is for bicycle lighting, while HS-6 851220 covers motor vehicle lighting. If your product is a combination of both, you may need to look closely at the specific use to determine the correct classification.

Another distinction lies in sound signalling equipment. If you're dealing with electrical horns or sirens used on vehicles, you would classify them under HS-6 851230. If your product includes components like windscreen wipers or demisters, then HS-6 851240 is applicable, focusing on electrical devices for both cycles and motor vehicles.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 8512 · lighting equipment for vehicles · visual signalling equipment · electrical components for cycles · motor vehicle lighting · sound signalling equipment · windscreen wipers · defrosters and demisters · HS-6 classification · importing vehicle parts

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Bicycle headlights and taillights (HS-6 851210)
Car brake lights and turn signals (HS-6 851220)
Electrical horns for motorcycles (HS-6 851230)
Windscreen wipers for cars (HS-6 851240)
Defrosters for vehicle windows (HS-6 851240)
Parts for vehicle lighting systems (HS-6 851290)

Common questions

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What is included in HS-4 8512?
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Are bicycle lights classified under HS-4 8512?
How to determine the right HS-6 code for vehicle parts?
What is the difference between HS-6 851220 and HS-6 851210?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What products fall under HS-4 8512?: HS-4 8512 includes electrical lighting and signalling equipment for cycles and motor vehicles, as well as electrical windscreen wipers, defrosters, and demisters.
How do I choose between HS-6 851210 and HS-6 851220?: Use HS-6 851210 for bicycle lighting and HS-6 851220 for motor vehicle lighting. The choice depends on the type of vehicle the equipment is designed for.
Can I classify sound signalling equipment under HS-4 8512?: Yes, sound signalling equipment used on vehicles, like horns, is classified under HS-6 851230.
What if my product includes parts for lighting equipment?: If your product consists of parts for lighting or signalling equipment, you would classify it under HS-6 851290.
Are there exclusions in HS-4 8512?: Yes, articles of heading no. 8539 are excluded from HS-4 8512, so ensure your products do not fall under that classification.

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Parent context

HS code directory Chapter 85

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