U.S. imports of Multi-Phase AC Motors, Output Exceeding 750 W but Not Exceeding 75 kW (HS 850152) totaled $219.4M in August 2026, imported from 67 countries.
Importers of Multi-Phase AC Motors, Output Exceeding 750 W but Not Exceeding 75 kW paid $18.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.38% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Multi-Phase AC Motors, Output Exceeding 750 W but Not Exceeding 75 kW imports of $219.4M in August 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $187.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataThree-phase AC motors in the 750 W–75 kW range are among the most widely traded electric machines globally, serving as the standard drive unit for pumps, fans, compressors, and machine tools across virtually every manufacturing sector. A dedicated civil aircraft provision at 8501528020 separates aerospace-destined units from general industrial motors (8501528040), and the heading also includes a lower sub-range line at 8501524000 for motors up to 14.92 kW. Mexico and Japan lead US supply, with Germany a key source of premium-efficiency industrial units.
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16.7K import shipments a month
The US Department of Energy (DOE) enforces minimum efficiency standards for general-purpose electric motors under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Motors in the 1–200 horsepower range (roughly 0.75–149 kW) that fall within DOE's scope must meet NEMA Premium or equivalent IE3 efficiency levels to be sold or offered for sale in the US. Importers should confirm that motors meet applicable DOE standards before entry, as non-compliant motors cannot be legally sold in the US market.
The 14.92 kW threshold (equivalent to 20 horsepower) divides the heading into two sub-ranges: 8501524000 for motors up to 14.92 kW, and 8501528000/8501528040 for motors above that level up to 75 kW. These lines may carry different duty rates, so accurate wattage documentation from the manufacturer is essential. Motors near the 14.92 kW boundary should be classified based on the manufacturer's rated continuous output.
Subheading 3 of 17 in heading 8501
Subheading 850152 · $219.4M of $1.2B
ImportsExports
Imports
$219.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$50.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.1B of Multi-Phase AC Motors, Output Exceeding 750 W but Not Exceeding 75 kW and exported $509.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8501524000 | AC Motors Mlt-Phs Gt 750w But Lt=14.92 Kw | $117.1M | 9.72% | 59.54% | $11.4M |
| 8501528040 | AC Motors Mltphs Gt 14.92kw But Lt=75kw, NESOI | $104.5M | 6.97% | 34.76% | $7.3M |
| 8501528020 | AC Motors Mltphs Gt 14.92kw, Lt= 75kw, Civil Aircrft | $1.2M | 1.18% | 7.55% | $15K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8501524000 | AC Motors Mlt-Phs Gt 750w But Lt=14.92 Kw | $26.5M |
| 8501528000 | AC Motors, Mlt-Phs, Gt 14.92kw But Lt= 75 Kw, NESOI | $23.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Japan together supply 55% of it. China pays 38.5% duty; Mexico 0.4%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
51.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.38% of imports for consumption.