China sourcing worksheet · Method and sources reviewed 19 September 2026
Turn supplier, freight and import-cost quotes into a per-motor budget. Then use the evidence checklist to compare configurations and plan sample validation.
Start with your quote or load an example ↓Enter your supplier quote, freight estimate and broker-confirmed import charges, then calculate. If those are unavailable, load the illustrative example to explore the method.
No prices or tariff rates are supplied automatically. The report below explains what evidence to collect.
Next: collect dated quotes, confirm each cost is counted once, and request a sample for engineering validation.
Request a motor quoteReview the calculation and limitsA manufacturer’s BLV R lineup lists different gearing, voltage and brake options. Our procurement recommendation: match these variables before comparing unit prices. This is a specification reference, not evidence of China market pricing. Manufacturer lineup.
USTR’s Section 301 lookup depends on the HTS subheading. TARIC lists EU customs measures but excludes national VAT rates. Our recommendation: enter a broker’s total charge estimate rather than applying a country-wide percentage. USTR; TARIC.
CE responsibilities depend on the applicable product rules; ISO 3691-4:2023 addresses driverless industrial trucks and their systems. Our recommendation: require model-specific evidence and vehicle-level validation. EU guidance; ISO scope.
Goods subtotal = quantity × quoted unit price. Planning total = goods + freight and insurance + import duties and taxes + other order costs. Per-motor cost = planning total ÷ quantity. Amounts are accumulated in cents; only the displayed per-motor value is rounded.
| Input | Accepted range | Evidence to retain |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | 1–5,000 whole motors | Purchase quantity matching the unit-price tier. |
| Unit price | $0.01–$100,000 per motor | Dated supplier quote, currency, named delivery term and bill of materials. |
| Freight / insurance | $0–$1,000,000 per order | Forwarder quote for packed size, weight and route; identify exclusions. |
| Import duties / taxes | $0–$100,000,000 per order | Broker estimate for actual classification, origin and shipment date. |
| Other order costs | $0–$1,000,000 per order | Clearance, local delivery, inspection, tooling and other separate charges. |
All amounts must be converted to USD consistently before entry. Unknown costs remain unknown. The tool does not estimate customs value, recoverable tax, financing, downtime or technical fit. Arithmetic runs locally and immediately; there is no remote price lookup or waiting step.
Use this recommended comparison worksheet for any supplier location. Public evidence reviewed here does not establish a universal China discount, country-based reliability ranking, MOQ or delivery promise.
| Compare | Motor-only offer | Geared motor / drive module | Acceptance evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Included hardware | Confirm motor, shaft and connector. | Confirm gearbox, brake, encoder, driver and wheel individually. | Signed bill of materials and drawings. |
| Performance | Record operating voltage and motor curve. | Record gearbox output and complete duty cycle. | Matched continuous / peak conditions and sample data. |
| Integration | Identify controller and feedback work. | Confirm protocol, pinout and software responsibilities. | Interface document and a bench test on your controller. |
| Cost boundary | Add separately sourced components and assembly. | Check what the module quote excludes. | Dated quote and separate tooling / service charges. |
| Delivery and support | Unknown until quoted. | Unknown until quoted. | Milestones, inspection plan, warranty terms and spare-part availability. |
Why wattage alone is insufficient: the BLV R manufacturer specification distinguishes gear, supply and brake variants. Use this as an example of comparison dimensions, not as a recommendation of a supplier or a guarantee of equivalence.
| Source / market | What it can establish | What remains to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| USTR / United States | Section 301 lookup by HTS subheading. | Exact product classification, all applicable duties, exclusions, fees and entry date. |
| TARIC / European Union | EU customs measures and product nomenclature. | Applicable code and origin, customs valuation, national VAT and local fees. |
| Other destinations, including ASEAN | No destination-specific rate is established here. | Ask the destination broker about classification, origin documentation and any preference eligibility. |
Consult the official USTR search and TARIC description with your broker. Recheck for the shipment date. An HS chapter heading or an old ruling for a different motor is not a complete fee estimate.
| Risk | Decision impact | Mitigation / alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Misuse: peak torque treated as continuous | Thermal limits or gearbox loading may be missed. | Request rated conditions and test the actual duty cycle; revise the drive selection if evidence is missing. |
| Cost: a cheap motor-only quote compared with a complete module | Missing components and engineering effort distort the budget. | Compare identical bills of materials; price missing components or request an integrated offer. |
| Scenario mismatch: brake, feedback or environment | A catalogue motor may not meet vehicle interfaces or route conditions. | Specify holding, feedback and environmental needs; pilot the configuration before a bulk order. |
| Import or quote changes | Planning totals become stale. | Keep dated quotes and charge estimates; rerun the budget before purchase and shipment. |
| Support and replacement exposure | A replacement can require engineering time and interrupt operations. | Agree spare parts, response expectations and revision control; compare a locally supported option. |
All amounts below are invented USD inputs for arithmetic practice. They are not supplier quotes, observed prices or tariff predictions. No bulk discount is inferred automatically.
| Illustrative scenario | Quantity × unit quote | Freight + import + other | Total / per motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| One evaluation unit | 1 × $100 | $50 + $0 + $20 | $170 / $170.00 |
| 100-unit planning example | 100 × $95 | $400 + $2,850 + $150 | $12,900 / $129.00 |
| 1,000-unit planning example | 1,000 × $80 | $1,500 + $24,000 + $500 | $106,000 / $106.00 |
Supply voltage, wheel size, load profile, speed, slope, duty cycle, mounting, brake and feedback requirements belong in one revision-controlled request.
Request matched drawings, curves, interface documentation, test conditions, included hardware and commercial terms. Mark unsupported claims as unresolved.
Agree measurable limits with the vehicle engineer before ordering a sample. Record performance, interfaces and vehicle-level validation; revise or reject when criteria are missed.
This is a recommended procurement sequence, not a safety validation procedure. ISO 3691-4:2023 defines a driverless-truck system scope; a motor cost worksheet cannot establish that system’s conformity. Verify the applicable edition and requirements for the project.
No. Enter a dated quote for the exact motor configuration. The example values are invented to demonstrate arithmetic; they do not establish a market price or discount.
Leave it blank and request an estimate from the broker or forwarder. The calculator will flag missing inputs. Use the illustrative example only to learn the workflow.
Yes, if you identify what is included. Enter the delivered unit quote, and set covered cost categories to zero. Add only charges you must pay separately; confirm the named destination and exclusions with the seller.
No. It adds the import charge amount you provide. Ask a broker to confirm classification, origin, customs value, applicable measures and shipment date. A destination label alone cannot establish duty or preference eligibility.
The tool treats all entered tax as a cash outlay. It does not assess recovery. Have your finance team maintain a separate net-cost view using the tax treatment that applies to your business.
After a valid calculation, download the text worksheet beside the result. It includes every input, the formula, totals and limitations. Editing any input hides the old download until you recalculate.
No universal saving is established here. Compare matched configurations, delivered costs, support and sample-test results. A low unit quote can be offset by tooling, freight, integration or replacement costs.
No. Request the torque-speed curve at the operating voltage, duty cycle, gearbox rating, feedback interface, driver details, brake behaviour and mechanical drawing. Validate the complete combination in your vehicle.
Recommended evidence includes a signed bill of materials, revision-controlled drawing, sample test record and written production/inspection plan. A catalogue listing is a starting point, not acceptance evidence.
Neither is established by this page. Request separate sample, customisation and production quotes with dates. Check tooling approval, component availability, transit and customs assumptions before promising a delivery date.
No. Check the model-specific documentation and applicable requirements with the integration team. The official CE and ISO sources below explain responsibilities and system scope; this budget worksheet does not certify a vehicle.
Pause when any critical specification, import cost, test criterion or support obligation remains unresolved. Request the missing document or a pilot batch with written acceptance criteria before committing to volume.
Published · Updated . Prepared and maintained by AGV Drive Wheel. This editorial worksheet documents a reproducible calculation and procurement questions; it is not a supplier audit or motor test report. Review is due by 19 March 2027, or sooner if source guidance changes. Use the contact form below to report an error.
Reviewed 19 September 2026. Sources support the specific statements indicated below. Manufacturer material describes its own product; it is not independent evidence of comparative quality. Prices, supplier rankings, MTBF, MOQ and delivery times remain unverified and are not presented as market findings.
Send the motor configuration, expected quantity, delivery destination, required timing and acceptance criteria. Attach the worksheet after calculation and request written clarification for every unknown charge or specification.
