Baldor Three-Phase AC Induction Motor 5HP 230/460V from Japan
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 — 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.
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, 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)