Single-Phase Window Air Conditioner Motor from Japan

Compact 1/8 HP single-phase AC motor used in window air conditioners for blower and fan operation. Falls under HTS 8501.40.60 as other single-phase AC motors not exceeding 3/4 HP. Provides essential airflow in residential cooling units.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15%

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.
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.

Import Tips

Document motor's exact HP and confirm <3/4 to prevent misclassification to higher duty subheadings

Include wiring diagrams and safety certifications (UL/CSA) in entry paperwork

Watch for reclassification if imported with AC unit housing as a complete assembly