Baldor Reliance GD300 280kW DC Generator Motor from Germany
Reversible 280kW DC motor capable of generator operation for paper mill drives. HTS 8501.33.40 covers this as a DC motor (primary function) in the 75-375kW 'other' category. High-efficiency design for continuous process industry use.
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.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 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
• Specify primary function as motor in commercial invoice even if dual-rated; tariff follows principal use
• Include thermal protection and overload relay specifications common for process industry motors
• Pre-classify via binding ruling if motor has dual motor/generator capability to prevent port disputes