US Motors 3kW DC Gearmotor from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 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
• 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