Smartphone Vibration Motor Commutator from Germany
Copper commutator segment for eccentric rotating mass (ERM) vibration motors in smartphones, under 18.65 W. Enables electrical switching in tiny DC motors of heading 8501. HTS 8503.00.75.00 applies to such low-power dedicated parts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 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
• Include OEM specifications confirming use in <18.65W haptics motors; ESD-safe packaging required
• Declare gold plating thickness for accurate valuation; common error is undervaluation of precious metals
• Pre-classify via binding ruling if multi-use claims arise to avoid port delays