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100 kW DC Electric Forklift Motor from Germany

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 — 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.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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