Low-Cost Synchronous Motor for Turntables from China

3W synchronous motor for belt-drive record player turntables, maintaining constant 33/45 RPM speeds. Economical design valued under $4, ideal for audio equipment. HTS 8501.10.20.00 for synchronous, sub-18.65W motors.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)

Import Tips

Specify RPM and frequency dependence to prove synchronous operation to customs

Provide noise/vibration test data if marketing as 'audiophile grade' component

Avoid combining with platter in sets; individual motor import keeps low-power classification