AeroDrive 10kW AC Motor from Germany
A multi-phase AC electric motor rated at 10kW output, specifically designed for powering auxiliary systems in civil aircraft like environmental control units. It falls under HTS 8501.52.80.20 because it is an AC motor exceeding 750W but not 75kW, explicitly for use in civil aircraft. The motor features aviation-grade materials for high reliability in flight conditions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
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
Import Tips
• Obtain FAA or EASA certification documentation proving civil aircraft compatibility to avoid reclassification
• Include end-use statements from aircraft manufacturers specifying installation in certified civil aircraft
• Verify motor output rating (750W-75kW) with test reports; exceeding limits shifts to other subheadings