U.S. imports of Electric Motors with Output Not Exceeding 37.5 W (SITC 71610) totaled $221.4M in August 2026, imported from 69 countries.
Importers of Electric Motors with Output Not Exceeding 37.5 W paid $23.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.87% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Electric Motors with Output Not Exceeding 37.5 W imports of $221.4M in August 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $194.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFractional-watt and sub-37.5 W electric motors serve as precision actuators in consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive subsystems, and industrial automation, making this a high-volume, widely traded commodity. Section 301 tariffs have materially affected sourcing economics for motors originating from China, prompting many importers to evaluate supply diversification into Southeast Asia and Mexico. The output threshold of 37.5 W is the operative classification boundary: motors at or below this rating fall here, while higher-output units move to separate SITC headings.
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9.7K import shipments a month
Classification is based on the motor's rated continuous output power as specified by the manufacturer, not peak or stall torque. Importers should ensure that technical datasheets or nameplates clearly state the rated output in watts, as CBP may request this documentation to verify the correct heading.
Common approaches include qualifying alternative suppliers in Vietnam, Thailand, or Mexico, restructuring assembly operations so that substantial transformation occurs outside China, and applying for Section 301 exclusions where available. Each strategy carries its own classification and rules-of-origin implications that should be reviewed with a licensed customs broker.
Basic heading 99 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 71610 · $221.4M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and Switzerland together supply 41% of it. China pays 32.2% duty; Mexico 2.1%.
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$221.4MYoY · free account
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$80.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.3B of Electric Motors with Output Not Exceeding 37.5 W.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.