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U.S. exports of dc motors & generators, output exceeding 375 kw (HS 850134) totaled $2.6M in July 2026.
Importers of DC Motors & Generators, Output Exceeding 375 kW paid $132K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $830K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. DC Motors & Generators, Output Exceeding 375 kW imports of $1.6M in July 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataDC motors and generators rated above 375 kW represent the high end of the electric machine spectrum, used in steel mills, mining hoists, ship propulsion, and large-scale power generation. The heading is straightforward at the 10-digit level, splitting into just two lines — 8501343000 for motors and 8501346100 for generators — making the motor-versus-generator distinction the primary classification question. Germany is the leading US supplier, with Mexico and Sweden also significant sources, reflecting the concentration of large-machine manufacturing among a small number of specialized global producers.
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Machines capable of functioning as both a motor and a generator are generally classified based on their principal function as presented for importation. If the principal function cannot be determined, CBP's General Rules of Interpretation and any applicable chapter notes guide classification. Importers should document the intended end use and consult a licensed customs broker when the primary function is ambiguous.
Germany, as an EU member state, is not currently subject to Section 301 tariffs, which target Chinese-origin goods. However, Section 232 measures have applied to certain steel and aluminum content in manufactured goods from EU countries, and their applicability to electric motors depends on product composition and applicable exclusions. Importers should verify current trade-remedy status with a customs broker before entry.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8501343000 | DC Motors of An Output Exceeding 375 Kw | $1.5M | 7.84% | 47.86% | $117K |
| 8501346100 | DC Generators of An Output Exceeding 375 Kw | $157K | 9.80% | 75.26% | $15K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8501343000 | DC Motors of An Output Exceeding 375 Kw | $1.8M |
| 8501346100 | DC Generators of An Output Exceeding 375 Kw | $769K |
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.
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$1.6MYoY · Pro
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$2.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Canada and Chile together take 63% of it.
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rate provision · imports
45.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.03%.