US Motors 3kW DC Gearmotor

3kW DC gearmotor with integrated right-angle gearbox for elevator traction systems, output 750W-75kW. HTS 8501.32.5540 covers this as other DC motor; gearbox integral but classification based on motor principally.

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.

8431.31.00Lower: 35% vs 50%

If specifically for elevators/lifts

Motors designed exclusively for elevators may classify as parts of lifting machinery.

8501.40.60Higher: 53.7% vs 50%

If universal AC/DC motor

Dual-voltage universal motors use different construction and classify under 8501.40.

8501.32Same rate: 50%

If frame size >NEMA 326

Statistical suffix differentiates by frame size; larger industrial frames use .9540.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Gear ratio must be documented separately; customs separates motor vs reduction gear value

Elevator motors require ASME A17.1 compliance certification for building code adherence

Specify if variable frequency drive compatible to prevent electrical component reclassification