Johnson Electric 20W DC Gear Motor for Window Blinds from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.8%

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

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