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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, 9903.94.63, 9903.94.66 and 9903.94.67, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, 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