150 HP DC Traction Motor from Mexico
A 110 kW DC electric motor designed for locomotive propulsion systems, featuring high torque output for rail applications. Classified under HTS 8501.33.20 due to its DC configuration and power rating exceeding 75 kW but under 149.2 kW. Used in freight and passenger trains for reliable heavy-duty performance.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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, and 9903.94.63, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
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
• Verify exact output power with manufacturer specs and test certificates to confirm 75-149.2 kW range for HTS 8501.33.20
• Obtain NEMA or IEC efficiency ratings and provide detailed technical datasheets to avoid misclassification as AC motors
• Check for traction-specific certifications (e.g
• AAR standards) and ensure proper labeling of voltage, RPM, and IP rating