USB Cooling Fan Motor from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.4%

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
9903.88.0125%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]

Import Tips

Verify motor output with manufacturer specs to confirm <18.65W classification; include test reports for Customs

Label with voltage/current ratings to avoid misclassification as parts

Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Asian-origin small motors