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Marathon SyMAX Gearmotor

Premium 50W single-phase gear motor for food processing conveyors with stainless steel housing. Right-angle worm gear design provides high torque, qualifying under HTS 8501.40.2020 for power specs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+50.0%53.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+25.0%28.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+25.0%28.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8438.80.00.00Lower: 37.5% vs 53.3%

If for food machinery end use

Machinery for food/beverage preparation takes precedence over motor classification.

8501.10Lower: 15.3% vs 53.3%

If brushless DC variant

DC gear motors classified separately from AC types.

8483.60Lower: 15.3% vs 53.3%

If worm gear mechanism imported standalone

Clutches/gearing without motor in separate transmission heading.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• NSF/ANSI food-grade certification docs essential for sanitary applications

• Specify NEMA frame size and gear ratio in entry docs; mismatches cause delays