Single-Phase Sump Pump Motor from Japan
1/4 HP single-phase AC capacitor-start motor for submersible sump pumps. Under HTS 8501.40.60 as other single-phase AC ≤3/4 HP. Handles wastewater removal in basements.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.7%
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 IP68 submersion rating and automatic thermal overload features
• Provide cutaway diagrams showing capacitor and winding configuration
• Ensure invoice separates motor from pump impeller to maintain classification