SITCSection 7

Electric Motors with Output Not Exceeding 37.5 W

Name: Electric Motors with Output Not Exceeding 37.5 W (SITC 71610) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 71610Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $195.8M; YTD $1.3B

U.S. exports · July 2026: $81.3M

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U.S. imports of electric motors with output not exceeding 37.5 w (SITC 71610) totaled $195.8M in July 2026, traded with 68 countries.

Importers of Electric Motors with Output Not Exceeding 37.5 W paid $20.3M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $136.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Fractional-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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9.2K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$195.8MYoY · Pro

Exports

$81.3MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$210.0M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 109 of 642 in section 7

Share of section 7 imports0.11%

Basic heading 71610 · $195.8M of $175.6B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the 37.5 W output threshold measured for classification purposes — at rated continuous output or peak output?

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.

What supply-chain strategies have importers used to manage Section 301 exposure on small electric motors?

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.