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| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8539100010 | Doc | 57.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8539520091 | Doc | 32.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8513102000 | Doc | 42.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8513104000 | Doc | 33.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8531809041 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8531809005 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Turn Signal
A turn signal (also known as an indicator, blinker, or direction indicator) is a signaling device on a vehicle intended to communicate to other road users the intention of the driver to change lanes or turn.
Material
Turn signal components typically utilize the following materials:
- Housing: Plastic (polycarbonate or acrylic are common due to their durability and transparency)
- Bulb/LED: Incandescent bulbs were traditionally used, but Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are increasingly prevalent due to their longer lifespan, lower energy consumption, and faster response time.
- Wiring: Copper wire with insulation.
- Switch: Plastic and metal components forming the electrical contact point controlled by the driver.
- Lens: Plastic (often amber or red, depending on regional regulations).
Purpose
The primary purpose of a turn signal is to enhance road safety by:
- Communicating Intent: Alerting drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists of the vehicle's planned maneuver.
- Preventing Accidents: Reducing the risk of collisions caused by unexpected turns or lane changes.
- Compliance with Laws: Most jurisdictions legally require vehicles to be equipped with functioning turn signals.
Function
A turn signal operates through a simple electrical circuit:
- Activation: The driver activates the turn signal switch, sending an electrical signal to the corresponding turn signal lights (left or right).
- Flashing: A flasher relay rapidly cycles the electrical current on and off, causing the lights to blink. This blinking is crucial for attracting attention.
- Illumination: The turn signal lights illuminate, visually indicating the intended direction.
- Automatic Cancellation: In many vehicles, the turn signal automatically cancels when the steering wheel is straightened after a turn, or after a certain distance is traveled.
Usage Scenarios
Turn signals are used in the following situations:
- Turning at Intersections: Signaling the intention to turn left or right.
- Changing Lanes: Indicating a lane change maneuver on highways or multi-lane roads.
- Merging: Signaling intention when merging onto a highway or exiting a roadway.
- Pulling Away from Curb: Signaling when moving away from a parked position.
- Overtaking: Signaling before passing another vehicle.
Common Types
- Incandescent Turn Signals: Older technology, less efficient, shorter lifespan.
- LED Turn Signals: More efficient, longer lifespan, faster response time, brighter illumination.
- Sequential Turn Signals: Lights illuminate in a sequence, providing a more dynamic visual indication. Common on some American vehicles.
- Integrated Turn Signals: Incorporated into side mirrors or other vehicle body panels.
- Hazard Lights (Emergency Flashers): Activate all turn signals simultaneously to indicate a vehicle malfunction or obstruction. These utilize the same bulbs/LEDs and flasher relay as standard turn signals but are activated by a separate switch.
Turn signals are electric sound or visual signaling apparatus designed to indicate the intended direction of travel of a vehicle. They fall under the category of apparatus other than those of heading 8512 or 8530.
The following HS codes are relevant:
- 8531809041: Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus; Other apparatus: Other Other sound signaling apparatus. This code covers turn signals functioning as sound signaling devices.
- 8531809005: Electric sound or visual signaling apparatus; Other apparatus: Other Indicator panels: Incorporating electric discharge (fluorescent) devices. This code applies to turn signal indicator panels that utilize electric discharge (fluorescent) devices.
HS Code Breakdown:
- 85: Electrical machinery and equipment; parts thereof. This chapter broadly covers electrical components.
- 31: Electrical sound or visual signaling apparatus. This heading specifically focuses on signaling devices.
- 80: Other apparatus. This subheading categorizes signaling apparatus not specifically covered elsewhere.
- 90: Other. This further specifies the type of apparatus within the 'Other' category.
- 41: Other sound signaling apparatus.
- 05: Indicator panels: Incorporating electric discharge (fluorescent) devices.
Regarding HS code 8531809041 and 8531809005, a tariff of 0.0% basic tariff, 7.5% additional tariff applies. After April 2, 2025, the additional tariff will increase to 30.0%. The total tariff rate will be 37.5%.