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Toy Car Spring Motor from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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