HS Code Subheading

Windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters; electrical, of kinds used for cycles or motor vehicles

8512.40 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 851240

This HS code pertains to electrical windscreen wipers, defrosters, and demisters designed for cycles and motor vehicles, all critical for maintaining driver visibility and safety. These components are integral to vehicle design, ensuring clear views in adverse weather conditions. The trade involves a complex supply chain where specialized manufacturers produce these systems for both original equipment installation in new vehicles and the global aftermarket for replacement parts. Importers and exporters range from large automotive component suppliers to smaller distributors. Key aspects of this trade include technological advancements like rain-sensing wipers, heated wiper blades, and efficient defogging systems, as well as the need for robust performance and durability. The market is driven by new vehicle production and the regular replacement cycle of wear-and-tear components like wiper blades.

Products Under This Code

Windscreen wiper motors, Wiper arms, Wiper blades (electrical), Rear window defroster grids, Side mirror defoggers, Heated windshields, Headlight wipers

Real World Examples

Bosch Aerotwin Wiper Blades, Valeo Silencio Wiper Blades, Denso Wiper Blades, Trico Force Wiper Blades, PIAA Super Silicone Wipers

Common Misclassification

This code can be confused with 851290 if only parts of these items are traded, or general heating elements in 8516 if not specifically for vehicle defrosters/demisters.

Products Classified Under 8512.40

Windshield wiperCar defrosterCar demister

Related Codes

8512.10 Lighting or visual signalling equipment; electrical, of a kind used on bicycles, excluding articles of heading no. 8539 8512.20 Lighting or visual signalling equipment; electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539) 8512.30 Sound signalling equipment; electrical, used on cycles or motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539) 8512.90 Lighting or signalling equipment; electrical, (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters; parts, of those kinds used for cycles or motor vehicles

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Germany, Japan, and China are key exporters; the USA, Germany, and Mexico are major importers due to automotive production.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 851240?

HS code 851240 covers: Windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters; electrical, of kinds used for cycles or motor vehicles. This HS code pertains to electrical windscreen wipers, defrosters, and demisters designed for cycles and motor vehicles, all critical for maintaining driver visibility and safety. These components are integral to vehicle design, ensuring clear views in adverse weather conditions. The trade involves a complex supply chain where specialized manufacturers produce these systems for both original equipment installation in new vehicles and the global aftermarket for replacement parts. Importers and exporters range from large automotive component suppliers to smaller distributors. Key aspects of this trade include technological advancements like rain-sensing wipers, heated wiper blades, and efficient defogging systems, as well as the need for robust performance and durability. The market is driven by new vehicle production and the regular replacement cycle of wear-and-tear components like wiper blades.

What products fall under HS code 851240?

Windscreen wiper motors, Wiper arms, Wiper blades (electrical), Rear window defroster grids, Side mirror defoggers, Heated windshields, Headlight wipers

What are common misclassifications for HS code 851240?

This code can be confused with 851290 if only parts of these items are traded, or general heating elements in 8516 if not specifically for vehicle defrosters/demisters.

How is HS code 851240 structured?

HS code 851240 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.