Baldor 3-Phase AC Induction Motor 1/2 HP from Germany

This 3-phase AC induction motor from Baldor has an output of 373W (1/2 HP), fitting squarely within the 74.6W to 735W range for multi-phase AC motors under HTS 8501.51.4040. It features a totally enclosed fan-cooled design for industrial applications like conveyor systems and pumps. Classified here due to its multi-phase operation and precise power output excluding generating sets.

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.
9903.03.060%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

Verify motor output with manufacturer's spec sheet using IEC 60034 standards to confirm 74.6-735W range and multi-phase AC classification

Include CE marking or UL certification documentation; ensure nameplate data matches declared HTS for CBP verification

Avoid misclassification as single-phase (8501.40) by providing phase wiring diagrams; watch for output exceeding 750W threshold