Baldor Reliance GD300 280kW DC Generator Motor from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) 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
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
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