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Micro Gear Motor 12V 50 RPM for Vending Machines

Small multi-phase AC gear motor outputting 50 RPM at 12V for vending machine dispensers, total power under 5W. Specifically classified as gear motor 8501.51.60.20 due to integrated worm gear drive.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+50.0%52.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8501.10.60Lower: 40.3% vs 52.5%

If DC stepper construction

DC motors even with gears classify under 8501.10 regardless of size

8476.89.00.00Lower: 20% vs 52.5%

If imported assembled into vending mechanism

Complete vending machine parts classify by apparatus function

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include application photos showing integrated mounting in commercial invoice

• Micro motors often misclassified as toys (9503); stress industrial application

• Batch import same models together to establish consistent classification