Baldor 5HP DC Motor from Germany
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 — 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.
9903.05.900%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