U.S. imports of DC Motors & Generators, Output Not Exceeding 750 W (HS 850131) totaled $227.0M in August 2026, imported from 67 countries.
Importers of DC Motors & Generators, Output Not Exceeding 750 W paid $20.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.46% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataImports of small DC motors and generators rated up to 750 W are subject to Section 301 tariffs when sourced from China, making origin a critical classification and cost consideration for buyers of fractional-horsepower drives used in consumer electronics, automotive accessories, and precision equipment. The US schedule subdivides this heading by watt-output band — from 37.5 W up to 750 W — across tariff lines 8501312000 through 8501318100, with a separate line for DC generators (8501318100). Mexico leads supply, followed by Japan and China, reflecting both nearshore manufacturing and established Japanese precision-motor producers.
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9.4K import shipments a month
The heading is split into multiple 10-digit lines by watt band: 8501312000 covers motors from 37.5 W to 74.6 W; 8501313000 and 8501314000 cover overlapping ranges up to 735 W; 8501315000 covers 735 W to just under 746 W; 8501316000 covers 746 W to 750 W; and 8501318100 covers DC generators up to 750 W. Correct classification requires precise nameplate wattage documentation.
Yes. DC motors classified under this heading and originating in China are generally subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should confirm the applicable list and any exclusion orders with a licensed customs broker, as coverage and exclusion status can change.
ImportsExports
Imports
$227.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$85.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.7B of DC Motors & Generators, Output Not Exceeding 750 W and exported $963.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Japan together supply 50% of it. China pays 27.2% duty; Mexico 2.4%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
30.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.46% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8501314000 | DC Motors Gt 74.6 W But Lt=735 W, NESOI | $138.8M | 9.32% | 66.98% | $12.9M |
| 8501312000 | DC Motors (37.5w-74.6 W), NESOI | $53.0M | 9.37% | 70.93% | $5.0M |
| 8501316000 | DC Motors Gt=746 W But Lt=750 W, NESOI | $22.5M | 11.42% | 68.05% | $2.6M |
| 8501318100 | DC Generators, Not Exceeding 750 W, NESOI | $4.4M | 5.46% | 64.49% | $241K |
| 8501315000 | DC Motors Gt 735 W But Lt 746 W, NESOI | $553K | 6.00% | 36.68% | $33K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8501312000 | DC Motors (37.5w-74.6 W), NESOI | $36.8M |
| 8501313000 | DC Motors Gt 74.6 But Lt 746 W, NESOI | $33.2M |
| 8501316000 | DC Motors Gt=746 W But Lt=750 W, NESOI | $8.4M |
| 8501318100 | DC Generators, Not Exceeding 750 W, NESOI | $7.0M |
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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Subheading 1 of 17 in heading 8501
Subheading 850131 · $227.0M of $1.2B