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Geared BLDC Motor 48V 300W Scooter Drive from Japan

Brushless DC gear motor with integrated planetary gears for electric scooters, 300W peak multi-phase AC equivalent. 8501.51.60.20 when classified as AC servo-type gear motor.

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

BLDC motors walk classification line between DC (8501.10) and AC servo (8501.51); provide controller specs

Scooter applications need FMVSS/DOT compliance documentation

Controller integration determines if complete drive unit or motor alone