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HS 2022 subheading

HS code 8501.10: Small electric motors

HS code 8501.10 covers: Electric motors; of an output not exceeding 37.5W. It is a subheading of heading 8501, in chapter 85.

Where 8501.10 sits in the tariff

The first six digits are the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System. Countries and regions add their own digits after them.

  1. Chapter

    85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles

  2. Heading

    8501Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)

  3. Subheading

    8501.10 Electric motors; of an output not exceeding 37.5W

Other subheadings under heading 8501

  • 8501.10Electric motors; of an output not exceeding 37.5WThis page
  • 8501.20Electric motors; universal AC/DC of an output exceeding 37.5W
  • 8501.31Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output not exceeding 750W
  • 8501.32Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW
  • 8501.33Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 75kW but not exceeding 375kW
  • 8501.34Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 375kW
  • 8501.40Electric motors; AC motors, single-phase
  • 8501.51Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output not exceeding 750W
  • 8501.52Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW
  • 8501.53Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW
  • 8501.61Generators; AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output not exceeding 75kVA
  • 8501.62Electric generators; AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA
  • 8501.63Electric generators; AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 375kVA but not exceeding 750kVA
  • 8501.64Electric generators; AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 750kVA
  • 8501.71Electric generators; photovoltaic DC generators, of an output not exceeding 50W
  • 8501.72Electric generators; photovoltaic DC generators, of an output exceeding 50W
  • 8501.80Electric generators; (excluding generating sets), photovoltaic AC generators (alternators)

How tariffs divide 8501.10 further

National and regional tariffs add digits after the six shared ones, splitting this subheading into more specific lines. The tables list every line we hold for 8501.10 in this language, in each publisher's own wording.

TariffApplies inLines
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN8)European Union4
US Harmonized Tariff ScheduleUnited States9
UK Global Tariff commodity codesUnited Kingdom24
GCC integrated customs tariff (12-digit)Gulf Cooperation Council, UAE schedule2
EAC Common External TariffEast African Community1
Brazil NCMBrazil and Mercosur5
Turkey GTIPTürkiye4
Egypt customs tariff (10-digit)Egypt1
ECOWAS Common External TariffWest Africa1
Lines in total51

EU Combined Nomenclature (CN8)

European Union — 4 lines

CodeDescription
8501 10 10Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Synchronous motors of an output not exceeding 18 W
8501 10 91Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – Universal AC/DC motors
8501 10 93Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – AC motors
8501 10 99Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – DC motors

US Harmonized Tariff Schedule

United States — 9 lines

CodeDescription
8501 10 20 00Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W – Of under 18.65 W – Synchronous, valued not over $4 each
8501 10 40 20Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W – Of under 18.65 W – Other – AC
8501 10 40 40Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W – Of under 18.65 W – Other – DC – Brushless
8501 10 40 60Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W – Of under 18.65 W – Other – DC – Other
8501 10 40 80Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W – Of under 18.65 W – Other – Other
8501 10 60 20Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W – Of 18.65 W or more but not exceeding 37.5 W – AC
8501 10 60 40Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W – Of 18.65 W or more but not exceeding 37.5 W – DC – Brushless
8501 10 60 60Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W – Of 18.65 W or more but not exceeding 37.5 W – DC – Other
8501 10 60 80Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W – Of 18.65 W or more but not exceeding 37.5 W – Other

UK Global Tariff commodity codes

United Kingdom — 24 lines

CodeDescription
8501 10 10 10Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Synchronous motors of an output not exceeding 18 W – For use in certain types of aircraft
8501 10 10 20Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Synchronous motors of an output not exceeding 18 W – Synchronous motor for a dishwasher with a water flow control mechanism with- a length without axle of 24 mm (+/- 0,3),- a diameter of 49,3 mm (+/- 0,3)- a rated voltage of 220 V AC or more but not more than 240 V AC,- a rated frequency of 50 Hz or more but not more than 60 Hz,- an input power of not more than 4 W,- a rotation speed of 4rpm or more but not more than 4,8rpm,- an output torque of not less than 10kgf/cm
8501 10 10 40Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Synchronous motors of an output not exceeding 18 W – Synchronous hybrid stepper motor with:-an output not exceeding 18 W,-two phases,-a rated current of not more than 2,5 A/phase,-a rated voltage of not more than 20 V,-with or without a threaded shaft,for use in the manufacture of 3D printers
8501 10 10 50Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Synchronous motors of an output not exceeding 18 W – Linear actuator for automotive electric seat adjustment applications: -consisting of a permanently excited DC motor with an integrated gear mechanism and leadscrew, -whether brushed or brushless, -whether or not with electronic control unit, -whether or not with Hall Effect Sensor, -with a nominal voltage of 8 V or higher but not higher than 16 V, -with a rated output mechanical power not exceeding 20 W, and -with a specified temperature range from -40 °C to 160 °C, for use in the manufacture of automotive components for car's seats
8501 10 10 60Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Synchronous motors of an output not exceeding 18 W – Rotary actuator for automotive electric seat adjustment applications: -consisting of a permanently excited DC motor with an integrated gear mechanism, -whether brushed or brushless, -whether or not with electronic control unit, -whether or not with Hall Effect Sensor, -with a nominal voltage of 8 V or more but not more than 16 V, -with a rated output mechanical power not exceeding 35 W, and -with a specified temperature range from -40 °C to 160 °C, for use in the manufacture of automotive components for car's seats
8501 10 10 90Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Synchronous motors of an output not exceeding 18 W – Other
8501 10 91 10Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – Universal AC/DC motors – For use in certain types of aircraft
8501 10 91 90Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – Universal AC/DC motors – Other
8501 10 93 10Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – AC motors – For use in certain types of aircraft
8501 10 93 90Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – AC motors – Other
8501 10 99 10Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – DC motors – For use in certain types of aircraft
8501 10 99 20Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – DC motors – Other – Worm axis motor for automotive electric seat adjustment applications: -consisting of a permanently excited DC motor with a worm wheel, -whether brushed or brushless, -whether or not with electronic control unit, -whether or not with Hall Effect Sensor, -with a nominal voltage of 8 V or more but not more than 16 V, -with a rated output mechanical power not exceeding 35 W, and -with a specified temperature range from -40 °C to 160 °C, for use in the manufacture of automotive components for car's seats
8501 10 99 30Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – DC motors – Other – Linear actuator for automotive electric seat adjustment applications: -consisting of a permanently excited DC motor with an integrated gear mechanism and leadscrew, -whether brushed or brushless, -whether or not with electronic control unit, -whether or not with Hall Effect Sensor, -with a nominal voltage of 8 V or higher but not higher than 16 V, -with a rated output mechanical power not exceeding 20 W, and -with a specified temperature range from -40 °C to 160 °C, for use in the manufacture of automotive components for car's seats
8501 10 99 40Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – DC motors – Other – Rotary actuator for automotive electric seat adjustment applications: -consisting of a permanently excited DC motor with an integrated gear mechanism, -whether brushed or brushless, -whether or not with electronic control unit, -whether or not with Hall Effect Sensor, -with a nominal voltage of 8 V or more but not more than 16 V, -with a rated output mechanical power not exceeding 35 W, and -with a specified temperature range from -40 °C to 160 °C, for use in the manufacture of automotive components for car's seats
8501 10 99 50Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – DC motors – Other – Electric (DC) motor powering height adjusting with:-a rated output mechanical power not exceeding 35 W,-frame integration with a length of 156 mm, a height of 59 mm, a thickness of 36 mm and a weight of 500 g,-a stall torque of 45 Nm and ultimate torque of 200 Nm,-a maximum current of 15 A,-no load speed of 7 RPM or more but not more than 10 RPM,-a rotation speed of 4 000 RPM or more but not more than 5 600 RPM,-a maximum noise level of 42 dB(A),-a maximum angular backlash up to 3 degrees, and-a 8 tooth pinion module,for use in the manufacture of automotive components for car's seats
8501 10 99 56Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – DC motors – Other – DC Motor:- with a speed rotation of not more than 7 000 rpm without load,- with a nominal voltage of not more than 18 V,- with a maximum power of 24 W,- for a specific temperature range from -40°C to 160°C,- with or without a gear connection,- with or without a mechanical attachment interface,- with 2 electrical connections,- with a maximum torque of 100 Nm
8501 10 99 58Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – DC motors – Other – DC Motor :- with a speed rotation of not more than 6500 rpm (without load),- with a nominal voltage of 12 V (± 4 V),- with a maximal power below than 20 W,- with a specified temperature range from -40°C to 160°C,- with a worm gear drive,- with a mechanical attachment interface,- with 2 electrical connections,- with a maximum torque of 75 Nm
8501 10 99 60Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – DC motors – Other – DC motor- with a rotor speed of 3 500 rpm or more but not more than 5 000 rpm loaded and not more than 6 500 rpm when not loaded- with a power supply voltage of 100 V or more but not more than 240 Vfor use in the manufacture of electric fryers
8501 10 99 64Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – DC motors – Other – DC motor to control angular position of the flap to adjust gas flow in the Air Throttle and EGR valve:-with Ingress Protection (IP) standard of IP69,-with a rotor speed of not more than 6 500 rpm when not loaded,-with a rated voltage of 12,0 V (± 0,1),-of a specified temperature range of - 40 °C or more but not more than 165 °C,-with or without a connecting pinion,-with or without an engine connector,-with or without a flange,-with a diameter of not more than 40 mm (not including the flange),-with an overall height of not more than 90 mm (from the base to the pinion)
8501 10 99 65Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – DC motors – Other – Electric turbocharger actuator, with:- a DC motor,- an integrated gear mechanism,- a (pulling)force of 200 N or more at a minimum of 140°C elevated ambient temperature,- a (pulling) force of 250 N or more in each position of its stroke,- an effective stroke of 15 mm or more but not more than 25 mm,- with or without an on-board diagnostics interface
8501 10 99 70Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – DC motors – Other – DC stepping motor, with - a two-phase winding, - a rated voltage of 9 V or more, but not more than 16,0 V - of a specified temperature range covering at least - 40 degC to + 105 degC - with or without connecting pinion - with or without motor drive connector
8501 10 99 75Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – DC motors – Other – Permanently excited DC motor with- a multiple-phase winding,- an external diameter of 24 mm or more but not more than 38 mm,- a rated speed of not more than 12 000 rpm,- a power supply voltage of 8 V or more but not more than 27 V,- with or without a pulley,- with or without a gear wheel
8501 10 99 79Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – DC motors – Other – DC motor with brushes and an internal rotor with a three-phase winding, whether or not equipped with a worm or a pinion, of a specified temperature range covering at least - 20°C to + 70°C
8501 10 99 90Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W – Other – DC motors – Other – Other

GCC integrated customs tariff (12-digit)

Gulf Cooperation Council, UAE schedule — 2 lines

CodeDescription
8501 10 00 00 01Electric motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W. - Rotating engines
8501 10 00 00 02Electric motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W. - Lining engines

EAC Common External Tariff

East African Community — 1 line

CodeDescription
8501 10 00Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W

Brazil NCM

Brazil and Mercosur — 5 lines

Machine translation by Customs Declare, not the publisher's text.

CodeDescription
8501 10 11Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W – DC motors – With a step angle not exceeding 1.8°
8501 10 19Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W – DC motors – Other
8501 10 21Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W – AC motors – Synchronous
8501 10 29Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W – AC motors – Other
8501 10 30Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W – Universal

Turkey GTIP

Türkiye — 4 lines

Machine translation by Customs Declare, not the publisher's text.

CodeDescription
8501 10 10 00 00Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W: ğ – Synchronous motors of an output not exceeding 18 W
8501 10 91 00 00Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W: ğ – Other: – Universal AC/DC motors
8501 10 93 00 00Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W: ğ – Other: – Alternating current (AC) motors
8501 10 99 00 00Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W: ğ – Other: – Direct current (DC) motors

Egypt customs tariff (10-digit)

Egypt — 1 line

Machine translation by Customs Declare, not the publisher's text.

CodeDescription
8501 10 00 00Electric motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W (excluding generating sets).

ECOWAS Common External Tariff

West Africa — 1 line

Machine translation by Customs Declare, not the publisher's text.

CodeDescription
8501 10 00 00Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W

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