1/2 HP Window Air Conditioner Fan Motor

Single-phase AC motor rated at 373W for driving blower fans in 5,000-8,000 BTU window air conditioners. Features capacitor start/run for high torque, 1075 RPM speed. Falls under HTS 8501.40.4040 as single-phase AC motor exceeding 74.6W but not 735W.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+50.0%54%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+25.0%29%
🇨🇦Canada4%+25.0%29%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

8501.10.40Lower: 39.4% vs 54%

If hermetically sealed for compressor

Sealed motors for refrigeration compressors have dedicated hermetic heading regardless of phase or power.

8501.40.20Lower: 53.3% vs 54%

If output of 74.6W or less

Smaller fan motors under 1/10 HP threshold shift to lower power subheading.

8479.89Lower: 12.5% vs 54%

If imported as part of complete machine

Motors integral to classified machines (like packaged AC units) follow machine classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include wiring diagrams showing single-phase capacitor configuration to distinguish from three-phase motors

Document intended end-use as replacement part, not hermetic/sealed motor which goes to 8501.10