Baldor VL3516 Cast Iron Single-Phase Motor from Germany
1/2 HP rigid base single-phase AC motor rated at 3450 RPM for compressor and machinery applications. Features heavy-duty cast iron construction with capacitor-start induction-run design. HTS 8501.40.40 applies to its single-phase AC output of 373W.
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
• Certify motor efficiency ratings per DOE standards; single-phase motors often face stricter import scrutiny
• Document service factor (typically 1.15) and thermal protection to prevent misclassification as universal motors