Electric motors of a kind used as the primary source of mechanical power for electrically powered vehicles of subheadings 8703.40, 8703.50, 8703.60, 8703.70 or 8703.80
Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): > Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators: > Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW: > Motors: > Other: > Electric motors of a kind used as the primary source of mechanical power for electrically powered vehicles of subheadings 8703.40, 8703.50, 8703.60, 8703.70 or 8703.80
Duty Rate (from China)
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]
Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, and 9903.94.63, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 8501.32.45.00
Ford Mustang Mach-E Drive Motor
Primary DC traction motor for Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV (8703.80). Delivers mechanical power for propulsion within HTS power specifications. Specifically designed for listed electric passenger vehicle subheadings.
Rivian R1T Dual Motor Pack Motor
Individual DC motor from Rivian R1T electric truck quad-motor system (8703.80). Each provides primary mechanical power contribution within 75kW continuous limit. Qualifies under 8501.32.4500 when imported separately from complete vehicle.
Chevrolet Bolt EV Traction Motor
DC electric motor serving as primary mechanical power source for Chevrolet Bolt EV compact electric car (8703.80). Rated at approximately 150kW peak but continuous output within 75kW limit. Precisely matches 8501.32.4500 criteria for EV propulsion motors.
Kia Niro EV Traction Motor
DC electric motor acting as main mechanical power source for Kia Niro EV crossover (8703.80). Power rating between 750W-75kW, purpose-built for battery electric propulsion. Directly covered by 8501.32.4500 subheading language.
Tesla Model 3 Rear Drive Unit Motor
This DC electric motor serves as the primary mechanical power source for the Tesla Model 3 electric sedan (HTS 8703.80). It delivers output between 750W and 75kW, specifically designed for propulsion in battery electric vehicles. Classified under 8501.32.4500 due to its role in electrically powered vehicles listed in subheadings 8703.40 to 8703.80.
Nissan Leaf Front Motor Assembly
Primary DC traction motor for Nissan Leaf electric hatchback (8703.80), providing mechanical power output of 80kW. Designed specifically for battery electric passenger vehicle propulsion. Falls under 8501.32.4500 as it's the main power source for listed EV subheadings.
Hyundai Kona Electric Main Drive Motor
Primary DC propulsion motor for Hyundai Kona Electric SUV (8703.80), output exceeding 750W but ≤75kW. Specifically engineered for electric passenger vehicle mechanical power generation. Classified in 8501.32.4500 per HTS hierarchy for listed EV categories.
BMW i3 Electric Propulsion Motor
High-efficiency DC motor providing primary mechanical power for BMW i3 electric city car (8703.80). Synchronous design optimized for EV drivetrain, within specified power parameters. Meets exact criteria of 8501.32.4500 for designated electric vehicles.