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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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