TECO-Westinghouse Max-E3 280 kW Motor from China

NEMA Premium three-phase AC motor 280 kW with EPAct efficiency for petrochemical compressors. HTS 8501.53.8040 applies to multi-phase motors 75-373 kW output range.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]

Import Tips

API 547 certification mandatory for oil/gas; missing = automatic exclusion

Noise level declarations (dBA) required; exceeds 85 dB triggers OSHA review

Winding temperature rise data essential; Class B rise vs insulation class confusion common