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Vibration Motor for Phones from Japan

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.

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

• Certify RoHS compliance for electronics imports

• Ship as 'phone parts' with Bills of Materials

• Avoid declaring as complete phone to prevent Chapter 85 assembly rules

Vibration Motor for Phones from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8501.10.40