Chapter 85 · Electrical machinery; electronics; sound and TV equipment · Section 16
HS Code 8501.10
Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W
Heading 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)
US duty (general)
2.8% - 6.7%
US HTS lines
3
EU CN codes
5
UK commodity codes
29
Unit
No.
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1596 · updated 2026-09-10 · sources
United States - HTS lines under 8501.10
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8501.10.20 |
Of under 18.65 W > Synchronous, valued not over $4 each |
6.7% | Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 90% | No. |
| 8501.10.40 |
Of under 18.65 W > Other 4 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
4.4% | Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | No. |
| 8501.10.60 |
Other > DC > Of 18.65 W or more but not exceeding 37.5 W 4 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
2.8% | Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | No. |
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European Union - CN codes under 8501.10
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8501 10 91 | Universal AC/DC motors | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8501 10 10 | Synchronous motors of an output not exceeding 18 W | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8501 10 99 | DC motors | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8501 10 93 | AC motors | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8501 10 00 | Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 8501.10
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8501 10 00 00 | Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5|W | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 10 00 | Synchronous motors of an output not exceeding 18 W | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 10 10 | For use in certain types of aircraft | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 10 20 | Synchronous motor for a dishwasher with a water flow control mechanism with<br> <br><br><br>- a length without axle of 24 mm (+/- 0,3),<br> <br><br><br>- a diameter of 49,3 mm (+/- 0,3)<br> <br><br><br>- a rated voltage of 220 V AC or more but not more than 240 V AC,<br> <br><br><br>- a rated frequency of 50 Hz or more but not more than 60 Hz,<br> <br><br><br>- an input power of not more than 4 W,<br> <br><br><br>- a rotation speed of 4rpm or more but not more than 4,8rpm,<br> <br><br><br>- an output torque of not less than 10kgf/cm<br> | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 10 40 | 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 | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 10 50 | 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 | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 10 60 | 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 | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 10 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 91 00 | Universal AC/DC motors | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 91 10 | For use in certain types of aircraft | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 91 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 93 00 | AC motors | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 93 10 | For use in certain types of aircraft | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 93 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 99 00 | DC motors | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 99 10 | For use in certain types of aircraft | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 99 20 | 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 | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 99 30 | 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 | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 99 40 | 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 | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 99 50 | 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 | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 99 56 | 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 | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 99 58 | DC Motor :<br> <br><br><br>- with a speed rotation of not more than 6500 rpm (without load),<br> <br><br><br>- with a nominal voltage of 12 V (± 4 V),<br> <br><br><br>- with a maximal power below than 20 W,<br> <br><br><br>- with a specified temperature range from -40°C to 160°C,<br> <br><br><br>- with a worm gear drive,<br> <br><br><br>- with a mechanical attachment interface,<br> <br><br><br>- with 2 electrical connections,<br> <br><br><br>- with a maximum torque of 75 Nm<br> | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 99 60 | DC motor<br> <br><br><br>- 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<br> <br><br><br>- with a power supply voltage of 100 V or more but not more than 240 V<br>for use in the manufacture of electric fryers | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 99 64 | 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) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 99 65 | Electric turbocharger actuator, with:<br> <br><br><br>- a DC motor,<br> <br><br><br>- an integrated gear mechanism,<br> <br><br><br>- a (pulling)force of 200 N or more at a minimum of 140°C elevated ambient temperature,<br> <br><br><br>- a (pulling) force of 250 N or more in each position of its stroke,<br> <br><br><br>- an effective stroke of 15 mm or more but not more than 25 mm,<br> <br><br><br>- with or without an on-board diagnostics interface<br> | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 99 70 | 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 | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 99 75 | 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 | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 99 79 | 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 | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 10 99 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Not a customs ruling. Classification is determined by the importing country's customs authority and depends on the exact product. This page is reference information from official published schedules, not legal advice. For a binding decision, request a ruling (US: CBP CROSS · UK: HMRC ATaR · EU: BTI).
Other subheadings in 8501
8501.00 8501 Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)
8501.10 Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W
8501.20 Universal AC/DC motors of an output exceeding 37.5 W
8501.31 Of an output not exceeding 750 W
8501.32 Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW
8501.33 Of an output exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW
8501.34 Of an output exceeding 375 kW
8501.40 Other AC motors, single-phase
8501.51 Of an output not exceeding 750 W
8501.52 Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW
8501.53 Of an output exceeding 75 kW
8501.61 Of an output not exceeding 75 kVA
8501.62 Of an output exceeding 75 kVA but not exceeding 375 kVA
8501.63 Of an output exceeding 375 kVA but not exceeding 750 kVA
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.