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U.S. imports of universal ac/dc electric motors with output exceeding 37.5 w (HS 850120) totaled $22.1M in July 2026, traded with 53 countries.
Importers of Universal AC/DC Electric Motors with Output Exceeding 37.5 W paid $2.6M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $16.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Universal AC/DC Electric Motors with Output Exceeding 37.5 W imports of $22.1M in July 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $19.1M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataUniversal motors — designed to operate on both alternating and direct current — are widely used in portable power tools, household appliances, and light industrial equipment where variable-speed operation and high starting torque are required. The US schedule segments this heading into five output bands ranging from just above 37.5 W through 746 W and above, with each band carrying its own tariff treatment. Vietnam leads US imports under this heading, followed by Japan and China; imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which has contributed to Vietnam's prominence as an assembly and export hub for this product category.
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934 shipments/mo
A universal motor is specifically constructed with a wound armature and series field windings that allow it to operate efficiently on either AC or DC supply without modification. Standard AC motors (induction or synchronous types) and dedicated DC motors are classified under separate subheadings of heading 8501. If a motor is labeled or documented as 'universal' by the manufacturer and its design confirms AC/DC compatibility, it belongs under heading 850120 rather than the AC-only or DC-only subheadings.
Each motor must be classified individually based on its own rated output. A mixed shipment containing motors in different wattage bands requires separate line items on the entry, each citing the applicable 10-digit HTS code for that output range. Consolidating motors of different outputs under a single tariff line is a classification error that can result in penalties and redelivery demands. Packing lists and technical specs should clearly identify the rated output of each motor model in the shipment.
HSChapter 85
Subheading 11 of 17 in heading 8501
Subheading 850120 · $22.1M of $1.2B
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$22.1MYoY · Pro
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$17.6MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8501204000 | Universal AC/DC Elec Motors Gt 74.6w But Lt= 735 W | $7.7M | 18.16% | 103.67% | $1.4M |
| 8501206000 | Universal AC/DC Elec Motors Gt=746 W | $5.0M | 12.42% | 79.48% | $626K |
| 8501202000 | Universal AC/DC Elec Motors Gt 37.5w But Lt=74.6 W | $4.7M | 12.48% | 79.73% | $585K |
| 8501205000 | Universal AC/DC Elec Motors Gt 735w But Lt 746 W | $19K | 13.29% | 100.00% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8501203000 | Universal AC/DC Electric Motors,Gt 74.6 - Lt 746 W | $8.5M |
| 8501202000 | Universal AC/DC Elec Motors Gt 37.5w But Lt=74.6 W | $4.0M |
| 8501206000 | Universal AC/DC Elec Motors Gt=746 W | $2.1M |
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 · July 2026
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16.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 11.93%.