Baldor 5HP DC Motor from China
A 5 horsepower (3.73 kW) DC electric motor designed for industrial conveyor systems, featuring permanent magnet excitation and rated for continuous duty at 180V DC. It falls under HTS 8501.32.55 as a DC motor with output exceeding 750W but not 75kW, classified as 'other' beyond specific frame size exclusions. Commonly used in manufacturing automation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
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
9903.05.900%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
• Verify motor output rating with manufacturer's spec sheet; customs requires proof it's between 750W-75kW to avoid reclassification
• Include NEMA frame size details and excitation type (e.g
• permanent magnet) in invoices to confirm 'other' subheading
• Ensure CE marking or UL certification for US entry; common pitfall is missing energy efficiency declarations