Kia Niro EV Traction Motor from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document motor controller matching and CAN bus integration for vehicle-specific proof
• Avoid bulk shipments without individual motor identification tying to EV models