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100 kW DC Electric Forklift Motor from China

Heavy-duty DC motor rated at 100 kW for powering large industrial forklifts in warehouse operations. Falls under HTS 8501.33.20 as a DC motor with output between 75 kW and 149.2 kW. Provides high starting torque essential for lifting heavy loads.

Duty Rate — China → United States

50%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
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

Include forklift OEM specifications confirming DC motor type and exact kW rating to prevent reclassification

Ensure motors meet OSHA safety standards and provide insulation class (e.g

Class H) documentation

Declare if motor includes integrated controller; separate classification may apply for smart motor assemblies