U.S. imports of DC Motors, Output Exceeding 150 kW but Not Exceeding 373 kW (HS 8501334040) totaled $475K in August 2026, imported from 18 countries.
Importers of DC Motors, Output Exceeding 150 kW but Not Exceeding 373 kW paid $55K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.53% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. DC Motors, Output Exceeding 150 kW but Not Exceeding 373 kW imports of $475K in August 2026 ran 69% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMid-range direct-current motors in the 150–373 kW output band serve demanding industrial applications such as rolling mills, large conveyor drives, and marine propulsion systems where precise speed control is critical. Classified under HTS 8501334040, these motors may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on country of origin, a key cost consideration for capital equipment procurement teams. Buyers should verify whether the motor qualifies as a complete unit or as parts, since classification can shift based on how the article is presented at entry. Lead times and origin documentation are especially important given the size and value of individual shipments.
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Average import price $3596.98/unit · 10 import shipments a month
Depending on country of origin, these motors may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should confirm the applicable trade-remedy measures with a licensed customs broker before shipment, as rates and product scope can change.
Classification hinges on the motor's operating current type — direct current versus alternating current — as well as its rated output in kilowatts. Technical specifications from the manufacturer, including nameplate data, are essential supporting documents for correct classification.
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Statistical number 2 of 7 in subheading 850133
Statistical number 8501334040 · $475K of $1.6M
ImportsExports
Imports
$475KYoY · free account
Exports
$81KYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported, exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and France together supply 75% of it. China pays 40.3% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 850133 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 850133 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.