Chapter 85 · Electrical machinery; electronics; sound and TV equipment · Section 16
HS Code 8501.53
Of an output exceeding 75 kW
Heading 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 8501.53
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8501.53.40 |
Of an output exceeding 75 kW > Exceeding 75 kW but under 149.2 kW 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
Free | - | 35% | No. |
| 8501.53.60 |
Of an output exceeding 75 kW > Exceeding 75 kW but under 149.2 kW > 149.2 kW or more but not exceeding 150 kW |
4.2% | Free (A,AU,BH,C,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | No. |
| 8501.53.80 |
Of an output exceeding 75 kW > Exceeding 75 kW but under 149.2 kW > Other 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
2.8% | Free (A,AU,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 8501.53
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 53 99 | Exceeding 750 kW | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8501 53 50 | Traction motors | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8501 53 94 | Exceeding 375 kW but not exceeding 750 kW | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8501 53 81 | Exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8501 53 00 | Of an output exceeding 75 kW | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 8501.53
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 53 00 00 | Of an output exceeding 75|kW | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 53 50 00 | Traction motors | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 53 50 10 | Electric drive for motor vehicles, with an output of not more than 315 kW: -with an AC or DC motor with or without transmission, -with or without power electronics | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 53 50 20 | AC traction motor of the Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (IPMSM) type with:<br> <br>-a torque output of 200 Nm or more, but not more than 400 Nm,<br> <br>-a power output of 50 kW or more, but not more than 200 kW ,<br> <br>-a rotation speed of no more than 15 000 rpm,<br>for use in the manufacture of electric vehicles | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 53 50 30 | Permanent magnet synchronous traction motor, with: -a continuous power of 110 kW or more but not more than 180 kW, -a liquid cooled system, -a total length of 500 mm or more but not more than 650 mm, -a total width of 600 mm or more but not more than 700 mm, -a total height of 550 mm or more but not more than 650 mm, -weighing of not more than 350 kg, -3 suspension points | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 53 50 40 | Permanent magnet traction AC motor, with: -a continuous power of 110 kW or more but not more than 150 kW, -a liquid cooled system, -a total length of 460 mm or more but not more than 590 mm, -a total width of 450 mm or more but not more than 580 mm, -a total height of 490 mm or more but not more than 590 mm, -a weight of not more than 310 kg, -4 mounting points | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 53 50 50 | Asynchronous traction motor, with: -a continuous power of 140 kW or more but not more than 180 kW, -a liquid cooled system, -a total length of 580 mm or more but not more than 730 mm, -a total width of 550 mm or more but not more than 670 mm, -a total height of 510 mm or more but not more than 630 mm, -with a weight of not more than 390 kg, -with or without reduction gear, -with or without starter generator, -2 mounting points, for use in the manufacture of the electric drive of hybrid buses | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 53 50 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 53 81 00 | Exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 53 81 10 | Of an output not exceeding 150 kW, for use in civil aircraft | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 53 81 20 | Of an output exceeding 150 kW, for use in certain types of aircraft | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 53 81 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 53 94 00 | Exceeding 375 kW but not exceeding 750 kW | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 53 94 10 | For use in certain types of aircraft | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 53 94 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 53 99 00 | Exceeding 750 kW | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 53 99 10 | For use in certain types of aircrafts | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8501 53 99 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 8501
The subheadings immediately before and after 8501.53 in chapter 85.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 8501.53.
What is HS code 8501.53?
HS code 8501.53 covers: Of an output exceeding 75 kW. It belongs to chapter 85 (Electrical machinery; electronics; sound and TV equipment) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 8501.53?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free - 4.2%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 8501.53?
The UK extends 8501.53 to 18 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 8501530000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.