U.S. imports of DC Motors & Generators, Output Exceeding 75 kW but Not Exceeding 375 kW (HS 850133) totaled $1.6M in August 2026, imported from 29 countries.
Importers of DC Motors & Generators, Output Exceeding 75 kW but Not Exceeding 375 kW paid $94K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. DC Motors & Generators, Output Exceeding 75 kW but Not Exceeding 375 kW imports of $1.6M in August 2026 ran 50% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHeavy-duty DC motors in the 75–375 kW range are workhorses of industrial drives, crane systems, and large-scale process equipment, where precise torque control at high power levels is essential. Germany leads US imports under this heading — reflecting the strength of European industrial motor manufacturers — followed by Canada and Japan. The US schedule draws classification boundaries at 149.2 kW, 150 kW, 373 kW, and 375 kW, so nameplate ratings near these thresholds require careful verification to avoid misclassification across lines 8501332000 through 8501336100.
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The multiple breakpoints — at 149.2 kW, 150 kW, 373 kW, and 375 kW — reflect historical tariff negotiations and the need to align US lines with international HS subdivisions while accommodating specific duty treatments for certain power bands. Motors with nameplate ratings near these thresholds should be classified based on the manufacturer's rated continuous output, and importers should obtain technical datasheets to support the declared classification.
Yes. Line 8501332040 covers DC motors greater than 75 kW but less than 149.2 kW specifically for use on civil aircraft. Motors in the higher sub-ranges of this heading do not have a dedicated civil aircraft line, so classification for those applications would fall under the general NESOI provisions, and end-use documentation remains important.
Subheading 13 of 17 in heading 8501
Subheading 850133 · $1.6M of $1.2B
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $41.9M of DC Motors & Generators, Output Exceeding 75 kW but Not Exceeding 375 kW and exported $37.2M.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8501332080 | DC Motors Gt 75 Kw But Lt 149.2 Kw, NESOI | $827K | 1.76% | 13.93% | $15K |
| 8501334040 | DC Motors Gt 150 Kw But Lt=373 Kw | $475K | 11.53% | 50.73% | $55K |
| 8501334060 | DC Motors Gt 373 Kw But Lt= 375 Kw | $220K | 8.63% | 97.92% | $19K |
| 8501332040 | DC Motor Gt 75 Kw But Lt 149.2 Kw for Civ Aircft | $24K | 6.80% | 67.97% | $2K |
| 8501333000 | DC Motors Gt=149.2 Kw But Lt=150 Kw | $16K | 23.16% | 100.00% | $4K |
| 8501336100 | DC Generators Gt 75kw But Lt= 375 Kw | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8501332000 | DC Electric Motors, Gt 75kw But Lt 149.2 Kw | $581K |
| 8501336100 | DC Generators Gt 75kw But Lt= 375 Kw | $519K |
| 8501334040 | DC Motors Gt 150 Kw But Lt=373 Kw | $81K |
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
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Canada and France together supply 63% of it. China pays 40.4% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
61.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 6.00% of imports for consumption.