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General Electric 18kW DC Motor

18kW DC motor for coal conveyor systems, explosion-proof design. HTS 8501.32.5540 classification; Class II Div 1 hazardous location.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+50.0%50%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8501.52Lower: 25% vs 50%

If explosion-proof AC motor

Mining conveyors increasingly AC variable frequency.

8428.33.00.00Lower: 40% vs 50%

If conveyor specific design

Continuous bulk conveyors have dedicated classification.

8501.32Same rate: 50%

If larger frame size

Statistical suffix by NEMA frame dimensions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• UL913 or ATEX certification for hazardous locations required

• Specify gas group (D for coal dust) exactly

• Temperature code (T2B) documentation mandatory