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U.S. imports of electric motors with output not exceeding 37.5 w (HS 850110) totaled $192.3M in April 2026, traded with 60 countries.
Importers of Electric Motors with Output Not Exceeding 37.5 W paid $21.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $134.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFractional-horsepower electric motors rated at or below 37.5 watts serve as precision drive components in medical devices, HVAC controls, robotics, and consumer electronics — applications where size and efficiency matter more than raw power. The US tariff schedule subdivides this heading extensively by output band (below 18.65 W vs. 18.65–37.5 W), current type (AC or DC), and motor construction (brushless DC vs. other DC), producing ten distinct 10-digit lines. Imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which has accelerated sourcing shifts toward Mexico — the leading supplier — as well as Switzerland and Japan.
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The classification between brushless DC motors (8501104040 or 8501106040) and other DC motors (8501104060 or 8501106060) depends on the motor's internal construction — specifically, whether it uses electronic commutation rather than physical brushes and a commutator. Technical datasheets, exploded-view diagrams, and OEM product specifications confirming the commutation method are the standard supporting documents CBP expects for these lines.
Classification is based on the motor's rated continuous output power as stated by the manufacturer, typically expressed in watts or converted from horsepower (1/40 HP = 18.65 W). If the rated output is exactly at the threshold, the lower band applies (i.e., 'less than 18.65 W' is exclusive). Importers should retain the manufacturer's technical specification sheet showing the rated output to substantiate the classification in the event of a CBP inquiry.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $44.2M | $15.5M | -$28.6M |
| CHINA | $27.2M | $3.3M | -$23.9M |
| SWITZERLAND | $26.7M | $529K | -$26.2M |
| JAPAN | $17.6M | $1.7M | -$15.9M |
| CANADA | $4.3M | $13.4M | +$9.0M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8501104060 | ELECTRIC MOTORS LT 18.65 W, DC, O/T BSHLS, NESOI | $63.3M | 15.25% | $6.9M |
| 8501106060 | ELEC MOTORS 18.65-37.5W DC, O/T BRUSHLESS | $38.1M | 17.01% | $4.1M |
| 8501104040 | ELECTRIC MOTORS LT 18.65W, DC, BRUSHLESS, NESOI | $36.9M | 15.86% | $3.1M |
| 8501104020 | ELECTRIC MOTORS LT 18.65W, AC, NESOI | $21.2M | 14.75% | $2.9M |
| 8501106080 | ELEC MOTORS 18.65-37.5W, NESOI | $11.2M | 14.09% | $1.3M |
| 8501106040 | ELEC MOTORS 18.65-37.5W DC, BRUSHLESS | $8.2M | 14.28% | $675K |
| 8501104080 | ELECTRIC MOTORS UNDER 18.65 W, NESOI | $6.9M | 16.09% | $1.1M |
| 8501106020 | ELEC MOTORS 18.65-37.5W AC | $6.2M | 15.44% | $679K |
| 8501102000 | ELECTRIC MOTORS <18.65W, SYNCRONOUS, VALUED LT=$4 | $413K | 29.23% | $132K |
ELECTRIC MOTORS LT 18.65 W, DC, O/T BSHLS, NESOI
ELEC MOTORS 18.65-37.5W DC, O/T BRUSHLESS
ELECTRIC MOTORS LT 18.65W, DC, BRUSHLESS, NESOI
ELECTRIC MOTORS LT 18.65W, AC, NESOI
ELEC MOTORS 18.65-37.5W, NESOI
ELEC MOTORS 18.65-37.5W DC, BRUSHLESS
ELECTRIC MOTORS UNDER 18.65 W, NESOI
ELEC MOTORS 18.65-37.5W AC
ELECTRIC MOTORS <18.65W, SYNCRONOUS, VALUED LT=$4
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8501106080 | ELEC MOTORS 18.65-37.5W, NESOI | $23.1M |
| 8501103000 | ELECTRIC MOTORS, AC, LT 18.65 W (1/40 HP) OUTPUT | $11.3M |
| 8501104040 | ELECTRIC MOTORS LT 18.65W, DC, BRUSHLESS, NESOI | $10.6M |
| 8501104060 | ELECTRIC MOTORS LT 18.65 W, DC, O/T BSHLS, NESOI | $9.8M |
| 8501106060 | ELEC MOTORS 18.65-37.5W DC, O/T BRUSHLESS | $6.5M |
| 8501106040 | ELEC MOTORS 18.65-37.5W DC, BRUSHLESS | $5.4M |
| 8501104080 | ELECTRIC MOTORS UNDER 18.65 W, NESOI | $4.8M |
| 8501106020 | ELEC MOTORS 18.65-37.5W AC | $1.4M |
ELEC MOTORS 18.65-37.5W, NESOI
83.9K no
ELECTRIC MOTORS, AC, LT 18.65 W (1/40 HP) OUTPUT
411.9K no
ELECTRIC MOTORS LT 18.65W, DC, BRUSHLESS, NESOI
202.8K no
ELECTRIC MOTORS LT 18.65 W, DC, O/T BSHLS, NESOI
121.9K no
ELEC MOTORS 18.65-37.5W DC, O/T BRUSHLESS
156.6K no
ELEC MOTORS 18.65-37.5W DC, BRUSHLESS
38.5K no
ELECTRIC MOTORS UNDER 18.65 W, NESOI
45.3K no
ELEC MOTORS 18.65-37.5W AC
21.4K no
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $25.9M | $24.8M | -$1.1M |
| Michigan | $32.8M | $5.1M | -$27.7M |
| Texas | $27.4M | $8.5M | -$18.9M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $26.9M | $7.3M | -$19.5M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $22.6M | -- | -$22.6M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $22.1M | -- | -$22.1M |