HS HEADING 8501

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)

HEADING

8501

CHAPTER

85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

In plain English

This category covers electric motors and generators, but it specifically excludes complete generating sets. The items are sorted by their type, such as whether they run on direct or alternating current, and whether they are powered by photovoltaic sources. They are further divided into groups based on their power output, ranging from very small devices to large industrial machines.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (17)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8501.10

Electric motors; of an output not exceeding 37.5W

8501.20

Electric motors; universal AC/DC of an output exceeding 37.5W

8501.31

Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output not exceeding 750W

8501.32

Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW

8501.33

Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 75kW but not exceeding 375kW

8501.34

Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 375kW

8501.40

Electric motors; AC motors, single-phase

8501.51

Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output not exceeding 750W

8501.52

Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW

8501.53

Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW

8501.61

Generators; AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output not exceeding 75kVA

8501.62

Electric generators; AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA

8501.63

Electric generators; AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 375kVA but not exceeding 750kVA

8501.64

Electric generators; AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 750kVA

8501.71

Electric generators; photovoltaic DC generators, of an output not exceeding 50W

8501.72

Electric generators; photovoltaic DC generators, of an output exceeding 50W

8501.80

Electric generators; (excluding generating sets), photovoltaic AC generators (alternators)

Covered items classified under 8501

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Chapter 85 classification notes

High-value electronics. Many products duty-free under ITA/ITA-2. Anti-dumping duties on solar panels from China in US and EU. Lithium battery transport regulations (IATA DGR) apply in addition to customs. CE/FCC/UKCA marking requirements.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Many importers confuse 85 (electrical) and 84 (mechanical). A device with both elements usually classifies by principal function. Chargers and adapters classified separately from the device they charge.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 85

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