Siemens SIRIUS 3RW30 Soft Starter from China
Siemens SIRIUS 3RW30 is a solid-state soft starter for three-phase AC motors up to 30HP, providing smooth acceleration and deceleration to reduce mechanical stress. It uses thyristors for voltage ramp-up control and includes motor protection features. Falls under HTS 8536.50.40.00 as a motor starter operating at voltages ≤1,000V.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document thyristor-based operation and IP protection rating to distinguish from VFDs (8504.40)
• Include test certificates showing operation under 1,000V to prevent reclassification