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Wittenstein Alpha Gearmotor

Precision 72W single-phase gearmotor for CNC router spindles. Low backlash planetary gears, classified HTS 8501.40.2020.

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.

8483.20Lower: 17% vs 53.3%

If bearings with gears

Ball/roller bearings housings take precedence.

8466.94.85Lower: 42.2% vs 53.3%

If CNC machine tools

Tool working machinery parts supersede motor heading.

8501.53Lower: 15.3% vs 53.3%

If >1HP multi-phase

Power and phase change subheading entirely.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Backlash specs (<3 arcmin) validate precision claims

• IP65+ ratings require ingress protection test certs

• Spindle integration docs prevent machine tool classification