| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8708998105 | Doc | 57.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8708998180 | Doc | 57.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8714998000 | Doc | 47.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7009100000 | Doc | 58.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7009915091 | Doc | 61.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7020006000 | Doc | 60.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7020003000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Door/Side/Wing Mirror Glass Assemblies with Backing Plate
Door/side/wing mirror glass assemblies with backing plates are components of a vehicle's external mirror system, responsible for providing the driver with visibility of the areas surrounding the vehicle, particularly to the rear and sides. They typically consist of the glass element itself, a housing, a backing plate for mounting, and often include heating elements and potentially automatic dimming or turn signal indicators.
Material
- Glass: The primary reflective element. Commonly manufactured from float glass, often with a slight curvature for a wider field of view. May incorporate aspheric technology to minimize distortion.
- Housing: Typically constructed from durable plastic (ABS, Polycarbonate, or similar) to withstand environmental factors and impact.
- Backing Plate: Usually made of metal (steel or aluminum) or reinforced plastic, providing a rigid mounting surface and structural support.
- Heating Element: Thin resistive films embedded within the glass or backing plate, used for defrosting or demisting.
- Other Components: May include rubber seals, clips, adhesives, and electrical connectors.
Purpose
- Visibility: The primary function is to enhance the driver's awareness of surrounding traffic and obstacles, reducing blind spots.
- Safety: Contributes significantly to safe maneuvering, lane changes, and parking.
- Compliance: Required by vehicle safety regulations in most jurisdictions.
Function
- Reflection: The glass reflects images from the surrounding environment.
- Adjustment: Mechanisms allow the driver to adjust the mirror angle for optimal viewing. This can be manual or powered.
- Heating: Heating elements clear condensation, ice, or snow from the mirror surface.
- Dimming (Optional): Automatic dimming features reduce glare from headlights behind the vehicle.
- Turn Signal Integration (Optional): Some assemblies incorporate LED turn signal indicators.
Usage Scenarios
- Vehicle Replacement: Used to replace damaged or deteriorated side mirrors due to accidents, impacts, or wear and tear.
- Upgrade: Used to upgrade existing mirrors with features such as automatic dimming, heating, or turn signal indicators.
- Aftermarket Customization: Used for aesthetic modifications or to add features not originally equipped on the vehicle.
- New Vehicle Assembly: Integral components in the manufacturing of new automobiles.
Common Types
- Flat Mirror Glass: Provides a standard field of view.
- Convex Mirror Glass: Offers a wider field of view but distorts images slightly. Often used for blind spot mirrors.
- Aspheric Mirror Glass: Minimizes distortion for a clearer, more accurate reflection.
- Heated Mirror Glass: Includes a heating element to clear condensation or ice.
- Automatic Dimming Mirror Glass: Automatically adjusts reflectivity to reduce glare.
- Powered Mirror Glass: Includes a motor for remote adjustment.
- Turn Signal Integrated Mirror Glass: Incorporates LED turn signal indicators.
- Blind Spot Monitoring Mirror Glass: May include integrated sensors for blind spot detection systems.
The specific type required will depend on the vehicle make, model, and desired features. Assemblies are typically vehicle-specific to ensure proper fit and functionality.
Based on the provided information, the declared goods can be understood as assemblies comprising rear-view mirror glass with backing plates, designed for use on vehicle doors, sides, or wings. These components function as replacements or complete assemblies for vehicle exterior mirrors, enhancing driver visibility and safety.
The following HS codes are relevant to the declared goods:
- 7009100000: This HS code covers glass mirrors, whether or not framed, including rear-view mirrors. Specifically, it includes rear-view mirrors for vehicles.
- 7009915091: This HS code pertains to glass mirrors, not framed, with a reflecting area over 929 cm2. It specifically includes over-the-door mirrors of a kind described in statistical note 2 to this chapter.
- 8708998105: This HS code covers parts and accessories of motor vehicles, specifically other parts and accessories, other, other, other brake hoses of plastics, with attached fittings. While seemingly unrelated, it's included as a potential match due to the broad "parts and accessories" categorization. However, the description is quite specific and may not be directly applicable.
Regarding HS code 7009100000, the two-digit sections represent:
- 70: Glass and glass articles. This chapter broadly covers all types of glass products.
- 09: Glass mirrors, whether or not framed. This heading narrows down the category to mirrors specifically.
- 10: Rear-view mirrors for vehicles. This subheading further specifies the mirrors as those used on vehicles.
Regarding HS code 7009915091, the two-digit sections represent:
- 70: Glass and glass articles.
- 09: Glass mirrors, whether or not framed.
- 91: Other.
- 50: Unframed.
- 91: Over-the-door mirrors of a kind described in statistical note 2 to this chapter.
It is important to note that the total tax rate for 7009100000 is 58.9%, calculated as a base tariff of 3.9% plus a surcharge of 25.0%, and an additional surcharge of 30.0% after April 2, 2025. The total tax rate for 7009915091 is 61.5%, calculated as a base tariff of 6.5% plus a surcharge of 25.0%, and an additional surcharge of 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
Please carefully consider the specific characteristics of the mirror glass assemblies (framed/unframed, size, backing plate material) to determine the most accurate HS code.