Tesla Model 3 Rear Drive Unit Motor from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.0525%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
9903.03.060%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
Import Tips
• Verify motor output rating (750W-75kW) and vehicle compatibility documentation to confirm 8501.32.4500 classification
• Provide OEM specifications proving use as primary propulsion in EVs under 8703.40-8703.80 to avoid reclassification