Carbon Brushes for Universal Electric Motors from Japan
Wear-resistant carbon brushes with copper commutator contacts, used in universal AC/DC electric motors for power tools and appliances to transfer electrical current to the rotor. Classified under HTS 8545.90.40.00 as carbon brushes for electrical purposes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide motor compatibility specs and wear resistance data to substantiate electrical brush classification
• Ensure brushes meet dimensional standards for target motors to prevent misclassification as general carbon products
• Declare copper content accurately, as metal-graphite blends may trigger additional metallurgical documentation