Leeson 3-Phase Gearmotor 1 HP from Japan
Leeson inline helical gearmotor with 746W 3-phase AC motor and 10:1 reduction. Classified under HTS 8501.51.4040 based on electric motor output (not mechanical after gearbox). Used for powered doors and material handling.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
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.
9903.05.900%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)
9903.74.100%Articles as provided for in subdivision (k) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
Import Tips
• Declare motor output before reduction gear; CBP measures electrical input power
• Gearmotor assemblies risk classification as transmissions (8483) if gear dominates
• Specify service factor and thermal protection in technical docs