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Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): > Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W: > Of under 18.65 W: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Products classified under HTS 8501.10.40
USB Cooling Fan Motor
A small DC motor under 18W used in USB-powered desktop cooling fans for circulating air. Classified under HTS 8501.10.40 as an electric motor of output not exceeding 18.65W, other than hermetic or stepper types. It drives the fan blades in consumer electronics cooling applications.
Toy Car DC Motor
Miniature brushed DC motor under 10W powering electric toy cars and model vehicles. Falls under HTS 8501.10.40 as other motors of under 18.65W output, distinct from hermetic or stepper variants. Common in hobbyist RC cars and children's toys.
Miniature Wiper Motor
Small DC motor under 15W used in automotive rearview mirror wipers or model wipers. HTS 8501.10.40 applies to other non-hermetic, non-stepper motors under 18.65W. Designed for intermittent low-power operation in vehicles.
Vibration Motor for Phones
ERM (Eccentric Rotating Mass) vibration motor under 5W for smartphone haptic feedback. Classified in HTS 8501.10.40 as other small output motors, not stepper or hermetic. Essential for notification alerts in mobile devices.
Micro Gearbox Motor
Small geared DC motor under 12W with integrated planetary gearbox for robotics arms. HTS 8501.10.40 for other motors <18.65W; gearbox doesn't change motor classification. Used in hobby robotics and automation.
Pump Motor for Aquariums
Tiny DC motor under 10W driving submersible pumps in home aquariums. Falls under HTS 8501.10.40 as other small motors, excluding hermetic types despite water exposure. Circulates water for fish tank filtration.
Printer Carriage Stepper Alternative DC Motor
Small DC motor under 18W for inkjet printer head carriage movement in budget models. HTS 8501.10.40 as other non-stepper motors <18.65W. Alternative to pricier stepper motors in entry-level printers.
LED Strip Controller Motor
Micro DC motor under 8W in smart LED strip controllers for auto-reel mechanisms. Classified HTS 8501.10.40 for other small motors powering mechanical adjustments. Used in decorative lighting systems.
Mini Drone Propulsion Motor
Brushed DC motor under 15W for tiny indoor drones and quadcopters. HTS 8501.10.40 covers other small output motors for hobby UAVs. Spins propellers in lightweight recreational drones.
Door Lock Actuator Motor
Small DC gearmotor under 12W for electronic door locks and smart home actuators. Falls under HTS 8501.10.40 as other <18.65W motors. Provides linear motion for lock bolts in security systems.