HTS 8512.20.20 · Vehicles and auto parts
Import duty on vehicle lighting from Taiwan
Vehicle lighting imported from Taiwan under HTS 8512.20.20 pay a total duty rate of about 0% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of Free with no additional Chapter 99 tariffs. The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.
Pending: Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components (effective November 2, 2026); Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (effective October 28, 2026). Published but not yet in the HTS revision used here.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, checked November 3, 2026.
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Line-by-line breakdown
HTS 8512.20.20.40, $10,000 customs value, shipped by ocean, entered November 3, 2026.
| Line | HTS / Chapter 99 | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN, column 1 general) | 8512.20.20.40 | Free | $0.00 |
| Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) Not charged on goods entered under 9903.94.66 (Section 232 — automobiles and parts). | 9903.05.90 | Excluded | $0.00 |
| Section 232 — medium- and heavy-duty vehicles Not a part of a medium- or heavy-duty vehicle, so the Section 232 truck-parts duty doesn't apply (U.S. note 38(l)). Other duties still apply. | 9903.74.11 | Excluded | $0.00 |
| Section 232 — automobiles and parts This HTS number is on the program's exempt list. | 9903.94.66 | Excluded | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee 19 CFR 24.23 · FY2027 | 0.3464% | $34.64 | |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee 19 CFR 24.24 · ocean shipments | 0.125% | $12.50 | |
| Total duty and fees | $47.14 | ||
Computed on statistical line 8512.20.20.40; the 2 lines under 8512.20.20 share its rates unless a Chapter 99 list names a specific line. Estimate only, not a binding ruling. AD/CVD, quota and agency fees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tariff on vehicle lighting from Taiwan?
Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to vehicle lighting from Taiwan?
Are there exemptions for vehicle lighting from Taiwan?
- Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) does not apply here (9903.05.90): Not charged on goods entered under 9903.94.66 (Section 232 — automobiles and parts).
- Section 232 — medium- and heavy-duty vehicles does not apply here (9903.74.11): Not a part of a medium- or heavy-duty vehicle, so the Section 232 truck-parts duty doesn't apply (U.S. note 38(l)). Other duties still apply.
- Section 232 — automobiles and parts does not apply here (9903.94.66): This HTS number is on the program's exempt list.
- 9903.05.91 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are donations by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, such as food, clothing and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering
- 9903.05.92 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are informational materials, including but not limited to publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks and news wire feeds
- 9903.06.15 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles the product of Taiwan, as provided for in subdivision (j)(10)(ii) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
- 9903.74.10 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
- 9903.94.06 may apply if the goods qualify: Effective with respect to entries on or after May 3, 2025, articles provided for in subdivision (h) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
Do vehicle lighting need a permit or other agency filing?
Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on vehicle lighting from Taiwan?
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See the full HTS heading: HTS 8512.