Single-Phase 1/2 HP Pedestal Fan Motor from Germany
400W single-phase AC motor for industrial pedestal fans, 1725 RPM with ball bearings and thermal cutout. Classifies under HTS 8501.40.4040 as other single-phase AC motor 74.6-735W.
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
• Ball vs sleeve bearings irrelevant for classification; declare motor specifications only
• Specify open-air cooled design (not hermetic) in import documentation
• Avoid 8414.51 classification; that's for complete table/pedestal fans