AeroDrive 10kW AC Motor from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
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
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