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Locomotive Traction Motor Assembly

Electric traction motors mounted on locomotive bogies to drive the wheels, exclusively for railway locomotives under HTS 8607.91.00.00. These are high-voltage motors designed for locomotive propulsion, distinct from rolling stock motors. Fits Chapter 8607 for parts of locomotives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8501.32Lower: 27% vs 35%

If marketed as general DC motors without locomotive adaptation

Universal electric motors classify under Chapter 85; specificity to locomotives moves to 8607.

8607.99Lower: 13.1% vs 35%

If for use in freight cars or passenger rolling stock

Non-locomotive rolling stock parts go to 8607.99, per hierarchy excluding locomotives.

8716.80.50Higher: 38.2% vs 35%

If considered a vehicle motor for semi-trailers or similar

Chapter 87 covers trailer/semi-trailer parts, but rail specificity prevails in 8607.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide voltage and mounting specs confirming locomotive bogie fitment to distinguish from rolling stock

Declare as 'locomotive propulsion motor' on commercial invoice; attach service manuals