Motors for use as the primary source of mechanical power for electric powered vehicles of subheading 8703.80 or 8703.90
Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). > Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators: > Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW > Motors for use as the primary source of mechanical power for electric powered vehicles of subheading 8703.80 or 8703.90 > Motors for use as the primary source of mechanical power for electric powered vehicles of subheading 8703.80 or 8703.90
Duty Rate (from China)
Products classified under Tariff item 8501.32.20
BMW i3 Electric Propulsion Motor
This high-efficiency DC motor serves as the primary source of mechanical power for the BMW i3 electric city car, which falls under subheading 8703.80. It is specifically designed for battery electric vehicle propulsion, with a power output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW, matching the tariff item's requirements.
Chevrolet Bolt EV Traction Motor
This DC electric motor is the primary mechanical power source for the Chevrolet Bolt EV, a compact electric car classified under subheading 8703.80. Although peak power is around 150 kW, the continuous output falls within the 750 W to 75 kW range specified by this tariff item, making it eligible for classification here.
Ford Mustang Mach-E Drive Motor
This primary DC traction motor provides mechanical power for the Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV, which is classified under subheading 8703.80. It is purpose-built for electric vehicle propulsion, with an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW, meeting the criteria of this tariff item.
Hyundai Kona Electric Main Drive Motor
This primary DC propulsion motor is designed for the Hyundai Kona Electric SUV, a vehicle classified under subheading 8703.80. With an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW, it is specifically engineered to provide mechanical power for electric passenger vehicles, aligning with this tariff item.
Kia Niro EV Traction Motor
This DC electric motor acts as the main mechanical power source for the Kia Niro EV crossover, classified under subheading 8703.80. Its power rating is between 750 W and 75 kW, and it is purpose-built for battery electric propulsion, meeting the exact criteria of this tariff item.
Nissan Leaf Front Motor Assembly
This primary DC traction motor for the Nissan Leaf electric hatchback provides mechanical power output of 80 kW, which exceeds the 75 kW limit of this tariff item. However, if the motor's continuous output is within the 750 W to 75 kW range, it would qualify; otherwise, it falls under a different classification.
Rivian R1T Dual Motor Pack Motor
This individual DC motor from the Rivian R1T electric truck's quad-motor system is the primary mechanical power source for the vehicle, classified under subheading 8703.80. Each motor provides a continuous output within the 750 W to 75 kW range, qualifying for this tariff item when imported separately.
Tesla Model 3 Rear Drive Unit Motor
This DC electric motor serves as the primary mechanical power source for the Tesla Model 3 electric sedan, classified under subheading 8703.80. It delivers output between 750 W and 75 kW and is specifically designed for propulsion in battery electric vehicles, meeting the criteria of this tariff item.