U.S. imports of DC Motors & Generators, Output Exceeding 750 W but Not Exceeding 75 kW (HS 850132) totaled $46.0M in August 2026, imported from 62 countries.
Importers of DC Motors & Generators, Output Exceeding 750 W but Not Exceeding 75 kW paid $4.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.88% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMid-range DC motors and generators in the 750 W–75 kW output band serve industrial automation, material handling, and — notably — electric vehicle propulsion: tariff line 8501324500 specifically covers electric motors serving as the mechanical power source for passenger vehicles classified under headings 8703.40–8703.80, reflecting the EV supply chain's growing footprint. Civil aircraft applications are carved out at 8501325520, requiring FAA-related documentation at entry. Mexico and Japan are the leading suppliers, with Germany a significant source of precision industrial units.
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Line 8501324500 is reserved for electric motors that serve as the primary mechanical power source for electric and hybrid passenger vehicles classified under HTS headings 8703.40 through 8703.80. This carve-out reflects the EV drivetrain supply chain and may carry different duty treatment than general-purpose DC motors in the same watt range — importers should verify current rates and any applicable trade-remedy exposure.
Motors entered under the civil aircraft provision (8501325520) generally require documentation demonstrating the goods are destined for use on civil aircraft, consistent with the Civil Aircraft Agreement. This typically includes a signed end-use certification or purchase order referencing the aircraft application, and importers should coordinate with their customs broker to ensure the declaration meets CBP requirements.
Subheading 8 of 17 in heading 8501
Subheading 850132 · $46.0M of $1.2B
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Imports
$46.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$34.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $549.9M of DC Motors & Generators, Output Exceeding 750 W but Not Exceeding 75 kW and exported $402.6M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8501322000 | DC Motors Gt 750 W But Lt=14.92 Kw | $39.2M | 9.05% | 55.79% | $3.5M |
| 8501325540 | DC Motors Gt 14.92 Kw But Lt=75 Kw, NESOI | $2.9M | 16.45% | 77.82% | $479K |
| 8501326100 | DC Generators Gt 750 W But Lt= 75 Kw, NESOI | $2.0M | 4.74% | 24.05% | $93K |
| 8501325520 | DC Motors Gt 14.92 Kw But Lt= 75 Kw, For Civ Aircrf | $1.8M | 1.04% | 9.28% | $18K |
| 8501324500 | Elec Mtrs, Source of Mech Power for Veh 8703.40-80 | $1.0M | 2.34% | 13.11% | $23K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8501326100 | DC Generators Gt 750 W But Lt= 75 Kw, NESOI | $15.4M |
| 8501322000 | DC Motors Gt 750 W But Lt=14.92 Kw | $11.8M |
| 8501324000 | DC Motors, Gt=14.92 W But Lt 75 Kw | $7.7M |
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 45% of it. China pays 41.8% duty; Mexico 0.3%.
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rate provision · imports
47.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.88% of imports for consumption.