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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 8501.10.40.80
USB Cooling Fan Motor
A small DC electric motor rated at 5W used in USB-powered desktop cooling fans to drive the fan blades for airflow. It falls under HTS 8501.10.40.80 as an individual motor of under 18.65W output, not exceeding 37.5W, classified separately from complete fan assemblies. These motors are typically brushless for quiet operation and long life in consumer electronics.
Toy Car DC Drive Motor
A 3-6V DC motor rated at 2W powering the wheels of battery-operated toy cars. Classified under HTS 8501.10.40.80 for electric motors under 18.65W, excluding generating sets. These reversible motors enable forward/backward motion in children's RC vehicles.
Miniature Wiper Motor
A 12V DC motor of 10W used in model train windshield wipers and small RC vehicles. HTS 8501.10.40.80 applies to such low-power motors not exceeding 37.5W total output. Gearbox-integrated design provides precise intermittent wiping action.
Vibration Motor for Phones
ERM (eccentric rotating mass) vibration motor rated 0.5W for smartphone haptic feedback. Falls under HTS 8501.10.40.80 as DC motor under 18.65W, common in mobile devices. Coin-shaped design fits slim device profiles.
Micro Servo Motor 9g
9-gram plastic gear micro servo motor operating at 4.8-6V, 0.8W stall power for RC models. HTS 8501.10.40.80 covers these position-control DC motors under 18.65W. Provides 180-degree rotation with PWM signal control.
LED Strip Light Motor
Small DC motor (2W) driving roller mechanism for motorized LED strip light reels. Classified HTS 8501.10.40.80 for low-power motors under 18.65W. Enables automatic extension/retraction of lighting strips.
Mini Air Pump Motor
DC motor rated 4W powering diaphragm in small aquarium air pumps and inflatable devices. HTS 8501.10.40.80 for motors under 18.65W. Generates 0.5-2 L/min airflow at low noise levels.
Smart Lock Stepper Motor
Precision 5V stepper motor (1.2W) for electronic door/smart locks providing accurate bolt positioning. Falls under HTS 8501.10.40.80 as low-power motor under 18.65W. Bi-polar drive enables micro-stepping control.
Camera Focus Motor
Voice coil motor (0.8W) for auto-focus lens adjustment in compact digital cameras. HTS 8501.10.40.80 covers these precision DC motors under 18.65W. Provides sub-millimeter focus positioning.
USB Pencil Sharpener Motor
6V DC motor (3W) powering helical blade mechanism in USB-powered pencil sharpeners. Classified HTS 8501.10.40.80 for small motors under 18.65W. Auto-stop feature prevents over-sharpening.