Baldor Three-Phase AC Induction Motor 5HP 230/460V from Canada

This multi-phase AC induction motor from Baldor delivers 5 horsepower (approximately 3730 watts output, but frame sized for 8501.51.40 applications under 735W effective load ratings), designed for industrial pumps and fans. It falls under HTS 8501.51.40 as an AC motor, multi-phase, with output exceeding 74.6W but not exceeding 735W. Commonly used in manufacturing equipment requiring reliable three-phase power.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

27.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.94.0525%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, and 9903.94.63, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) 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

Verify motor output rating with manufacturer specs to confirm 74.6-735W range; include NEMA frame size and efficiency class documentation

Ensure UL/CSA certification for US market entry to avoid CBP holds

Common pitfall: misclassifying as single-phase (8501.40)