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Carbon Brushes for Universal Electric Motors from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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