Baldor VL3516 Cast Iron Single-Phase Motor from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.0525%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, 9903.94.63, 9903.94.66 and 9903.94.67, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
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