Johnson Electric 20W DC Gear Motor for Window Blinds from China
This 20W DC gearmotor with integrated planetary gearbox drives automated window blinds and shades in smart homes. It qualifies for HTS 8501.10.60 as a DC motor with output 18.65W-37.5W, excluding the gearbox value for classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.8%
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
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Declare motor power exclusive of gearbox ratio; Customs evaluates electrical output only for 8501.10
• Include gearbox torque specs but classify primarily by motor characteristics
• Avoid pitfall of 8483 classification—gearmotors remain motors if electric motor provides principal function