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Toy Car Spring Motor from Germany

A small spring-wound motor that propels plastic toy cars forward via a simple gearbox when the chassis is pulled back and released. It qualifies for HTS 8412.80.1000 as a dedicated spring-operated motor for generating linear motion in playthings.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Ensure motor is separable from toy body for correct classification; comply with CPSIA lead/phthalate testing even for mechanisms; document pull-back winding action to distinguish from wind-up types