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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of dc electric motors (output exceeding 37.5 w) & dc generators (SITC 71620) totaled $287.7M in July 2026, traded with 76 countries.
Importers of DC Electric Motors (Output Exceeding 37.5 W) & DC Generators paid $25.8M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $183.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataDirect-current motors above 37.5 W and DC generators are workhorses of industrial automation, electric vehicles, renewable energy storage systems, and marine propulsion, giving SITC 71620 broad commercial relevance across multiple end-use sectors. The EV and battery-storage boom has intensified demand for high-efficiency DC motors and regenerative-capable generators, tightening lead times from major manufacturing hubs. Section 301 tariffs apply to many units of Chinese origin, and importers should assess whether the motor's rated output, frame size, and application affect the applicable HTS subheading.
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11.2K shipments/mo
Basic heading 78 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 71620 · $287.7M of $175.6B
When a DC motor is imported as a component of an incomplete or unassembled machine, it may be classified with the complete machine under GRI 2(a) if the essential character of the complete article is present. However, motors imported separately as spare parts or for independent sale are classified in their own right under the motors heading. The specific facts of each shipment determine the outcome, and a binding ruling from CBP can provide certainty.
A regenerative motor can function as both a motor and a generator depending on operating mode. CBP generally classifies such units based on their principal function as declared by the importer and supported by technical documentation. If the unit is designed primarily for propulsion with regenerative braking as a secondary feature, it typically classifies as a motor; if generation is the primary function, it may classify as a generator. Clear OEM specifications are essential to support the chosen classification.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Japan together supply 46% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$287.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$107.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.