Leeson 107978.00 Gearmotor from Japan
Single-phase 3/4 HP parallel shaft gear motor with 56C frame and 10:1 gear ratio, designed for high-torque low-speed applications. Falls under HTS 8501.40.50.20 due to its AC single-phase construction and precise 746W output rating. Commonly used in packaging machinery and food processing equipment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) 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
• Document exact gear ratio and shaft configuration; affects classification if considered gearing vs motor assembly
• Provide efficiency rating and service factor data to support 8501 classification over power transmission equipment
• Check for hazardous location certification (Division 2) if marketing for industrial washdown environments