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Toy Car DC Motor from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide toy safety certifications like ASTM F963 alongside motor specs

• Ensure declaration as 'toy motor' to avoid higher duties on industrial parts

• Batch import with complete toy assemblies to qualify for toy chapter preferences

Toy Car DC Motor from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8501.10.40