HS Code for Windshield wiper

Windshield wipers are classified under HS code 8512.40, which covers electrical windscreen wipers, defrosters, and demisters for cycles or motor vehicles. This heading is part of Chapter 85, which encompasses electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof. The classification includes the complete electrical wiper mechanism, which typically consists of the electric motor, the transmission linkage system, and the wiper arm. The primary function of the device—providing visibility by clearing rain, snow, or debris from the windscreen—is the basis for its inclusion in heading 8512. This code is specific to the electrical components; non-electrical wipers, which are virtually non-existent in modern automotive applications, would be classified elsewhere. According to General Interpretative Rule (GRI) 1, the classification is determined by the terms of the heading. It is also important to note that this code applies to the assembly as used in motor vehicles (headings 8701 to 8705) or cycles. If the wiper is imported as a separate motor without the arm or linkage, it might be classified under 8501 as a general-purpose electric motor, depending on its technical specifications and whether it is identifiable as being solely for a wiper system. The 8512.40 code is critical for automotive parts suppliers and manufacturers to ensure correct duty application for safety-critical visibility components.

Products Included

• Complete electrical windshield wiper assemblies
• Rear window wiper mechanisms for cars
• Electric windscreen wiper motors with linkages
• Wiper systems for buses and trucks
• Electrical defrosters for vehicle windscreens

Common Misclassification

Windshield wipers are often misclassified under 4016.99 if only the rubber wiper blades are being imported; blades alone are considered articles of vulcanized rubber. Another common error is 8512.90, which is the code for parts of the equipment in heading 8512. If the item is a complete wiper arm or motor assembly, it should stay in 8512.40 rather than the parts category.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Windshield wiper?

The HS code for electrical windshield wipers, defrosters, and demisters for motor vehicles is 8512.40.

Are wiper blades classified under the same code?

No, separate wiper blades made of rubber are typically classified under 4016.99, as they are considered parts of general use made of vulcanized rubber rather than the electrical mechanism itself.