| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8512909000 | Doc | 57.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8512902000 | Doc | 57.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8544190000 | Doc | 58.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8544190000 | Doc | 58.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8714998000 | Doc | 47.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Car Antenna Replacement
A car antenna replacement involves removing a damaged or malfunctioning antenna from a vehicle and installing a new one. Antennas are crucial components for receiving radio signals (AM/FM), satellite radio, and increasingly, cellular and GPS signals.
Material
Car antennas are commonly constructed from the following materials:
- Stainless Steel: Offers durability and corrosion resistance, frequently used for whip-style antennas.
- Aluminum: Lightweight and provides good conductivity, often used in mast or blade-style antennas.
- Copper: Excellent conductivity, often used for internal wiring and connection points.
- Plastic/Rubber: Used for antenna housings, bases, and protective coverings. Carbon fiber is used in some aftermarket performance antennas for weight reduction.
Purpose
The primary purpose of a car antenna replacement is to restore or improve the vehicle’s ability to receive radio and other wireless signals. This ensures functionality of:
- AM/FM Radio: Reception of terrestrial radio broadcasts.
- Satellite Radio: Reception of services like SiriusXM.
- GPS Navigation: Receiving signals for location tracking and navigation.
- Cellular Connectivity: Reception for hands-free calling, emergency services (OnStar, etc.), and data connections (in vehicles with integrated antennas).
Function
The antenna functions as a transducer, converting electromagnetic waves into electrical signals that the car's receiver can interpret. A replacement is needed when the antenna is:
- Broken or Bent: Physical damage degrades signal reception.
- Corroded: Corrosion interferes with signal transmission.
- Loosely Connected: A poor connection causes signal loss.
- Internally Damaged: Fractured internal components can disrupt signal flow.
Usage Scenarios
Antenna replacement is typically required in the following situations:
- Accidents: Impacts can damage the antenna.
- Weather Events: Severe weather (hail, strong winds) can cause breakage.
- Vandalism: Intentional damage.
- Wear and Tear: Over time, antennas can weaken and fail.
- Upgrade: Replacing a standard antenna with a performance antenna for improved range or aesthetics.
Common Types
Several types of car antennas are available:
- Whip Antenna: A traditional, long, flexible antenna, often made of stainless steel.
- Mast Antenna: A shorter, more rigid antenna, usually made of aluminum.
- Blade Antenna: A flat, low-profile antenna, often integrated into the vehicle's roof or window.
- Shark Fin Antenna: A decorative antenna shaped like a shark fin, often concealing a standard antenna.
- Internal Antenna: Antennas embedded within the vehicle's glass or body panels.
- Active Antenna: Contains an amplifier to boost signal reception, often used in vehicles with limited antenna space.
- Stubby Antenna: A short, compact antenna, often used for aesthetic purposes.
Car antenna replacements fall under parts and accessories of vehicles. Based on the provided information, the following HS codes are relevant:
- 8714.99.80.00: Parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713: Other: Other.
- 87: Chapter 87 covers vehicles and their parts and accessories.
- 14: Heading 8714 specifically covers parts and accessories of vehicles of headings 8711 to 8713.
- 99: Subheading 8714.99 covers other parts and accessories not specified elsewhere.
- 80: Further specifies "Other" within the "Other" category.
Regarding HS code 8714.99.80.00, it is important to note that this is a broad category. The applicable tax rate is a base tariff of 10.0%, an additional tariff of 7.5%, and a tariff of 30% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 47.5%.