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The US is a 60 Hz market with its own voltage and plug conventions, so equipment has to be specified for it rather than converted afterwards. Importers also face a duty position that depends on the HS code and on current trade measures, which is why the page points to a broker instead of publishing a rate.

Direct answer

For the United States, specify the machine for 60 Hz and the US voltage convention from the start, because adapting afterwards is not a simple change. Confirm the HS code and current duty position with a customs broker, since trade measures change. Buyers here should also confirm the service and spare-parts position before ordering.

Grid and supply conditions

United States

Voltage, frequency and plug type drive the charger and motor specification, so they come first.

Voltage

120 / 208 / 240 V

Frequency

60 Hz

Plug type

Type B / NEMA variants

60 Hz with a different voltage convention and NEMA plug types. Charger and motor specifications must be built for the US supply, not adapted.

Questions to put to your customs broker

Questions to put to your customs broker

This page does not publish duty rates or documentation conclusions — those follow the HS code, origin and current trade measures. Confirm each item below with your broker.

  • Which HS code applies to this configuration, and what duty and trade measures follow?
  • Does the destination state impose any additional requirement?
  • What does your customs broker require for entry?
  • Are UL or other listings required for your use case, and who provides them?
Logistics and packing notes

Logistics and packing notes

  • Los Angeles / Long Beach and Savannah are common entry ports
  • Confirm 60 Hz compatibility for the charger and all motor-driven components
  • Confirm the local service and spare-parts arrangement before ordering
How purchasing goes wrong in this market

How purchasing goes wrong in this market

Specifying 50 Hz equipment and planning to adapt it later

Treating the duty position as fixed when trade measures change

Not confirming the spare-parts route before ordering

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