Electric Motor (AC/DC) — HS Code
Electric motors — AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 7.5 kW
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HS Code
8501 — Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery
Heading
8501 — Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — electric motors are classified under 8501 by type (AC/DC) and output wattage
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
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Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
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Electric motors are classified under 8501, with subheadings based on AC vs. DC, single-phase vs. multi-phase (for AC), and output wattage. Single-phase AC motors are 8501.41–8501.43 by power range. Multi-phase AC motors are 8501.51–8501.53. DC motors are 8501.31–8501.34. Servo motors and stepper motors are 8501. Motors integrated into a product (e.g. a drill) are classified with the complete machine, not as standalone motors. IE2/IE3/IE4 energy efficiency class does not affect HS classification. Brushless DC (BLDC) motors are classified under the DC motor subheadings.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
8501.52.20
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
8501.52.20
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
8501.52.20
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
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Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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