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
10%
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
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