Chapter 85 covers electric motors, electrical equipment and their parts; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and their parts and accessories. This chapter is the most concentrated chapter of electromechanical products in the HS classification, involving various types of equipment for the production, conversion, storage, and utilization of electrical energy. The core scope includes electric motors, generators, transformers, batteries, household appliances, electronic components, etc. Goods in this chapter are technologically complex and rapidly updated, and classification requires comprehensive judgment based on functional principles, uses, and technical parameters. Heading 8501 covers electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). Specifically, it includes DC motors, DC generators, AC motors, AC generators, etc., regardless of their use and power rating. However, note that 8501 only includes electric motors and generators themselves, not machines or equipment driven by electric motors (such as power tools, household appliances, etc.), nor generating sets (8502). This heading is further divided into subheadings based on current type (DC/AC), power rating, structural characteristics, etc. Code 850132 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits "85" represent Chapter 85 (electric motors, electrical equipment and their parts); digits 3-4 "01" represent heading 8501 (electric motors and generators, excluding generating sets); digits 5-6 "32" represent subheading 850132, specifically "DC motors with output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW". The 5th digit "3" indicates DC motors (other DC motors and AC motors correspond to different 5th digits respectively), and the 6th digit "2" indicates a power range between 750W and 75kW. Therefore, 850132 specifically refers to medium-power DC motors. This commodity is a DC motor with an output power between 750W and 75kW, so it is classified under 850132. If the power does not exceed 750W, it should be classified under 850131; if it exceeds 75kW but does not exceed 375kW, it should be classified under 850133; if it is a DC generator, it is classified under 850134, etc. If it is an AC motor, it is classified under 850140 or 850150, etc. Therefore, power and current type are the key distinguishing factors.
Chapter
Chapter 85 covers electric motors, electrical equipment and their parts; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and their parts and accessories. This chapter is the most concentrated chapter of electromechanical products in the HS classification, involving various types of equipment for the production, conversion, storage, and utilization of electrical energy. The core scope includes electric motors, generators, transformers, batteries, household appliances, electronic components, etc. Goods in this chapter are technologically complex and rapidly updated, and classification requires comprehensive judgment based on functional principles, uses, and technical parameters.
Heading
Heading 8501 covers electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). Specifically, it includes DC motors, DC generators, AC motors, AC generators, etc., regardless of their use and power rating. However, note that 8501 only includes electric motors and generators themselves, not machines or equipment driven by electric motors (such as power tools, household appliances, etc.), nor generating sets (8502). This heading is further divided into subheadings based on current type (DC/AC), power rating, structural characteristics, etc.
Digit Breakdown
Code 850132 has 6 digits: the first 2 digits "85" represent Chapter 85 (electric motors, electrical equipment and their parts); digits 3-4 "01" represent heading 8501 (electric motors and generators, excluding generating sets); digits 5-6 "32" represent subheading 850132, specifically "DC motors with output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW". The 5th digit "3" indicates DC motors (other DC motors and AC motors correspond to different 5th digits respectively), and the 6th digit "2" indicates a power range between 750W and 75kW. Therefore, 850132 specifically refers to medium-power DC motors.
Classification Basis
This commodity is a DC motor with an output power between 750W and 75kW, so it is classified under 850132. If the power does not exceed 750W, it should be classified under 850131; if it exceeds 75kW but does not exceed 375kW, it should be classified under 850133; if it is a DC generator, it is classified under 850134, etc. If it is an AC motor, it is classified under 850140 or 850150, etc. Therefore, power and current type are the key distinguishing factors.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, which should accurately reflect the type and use of the motor, such as "DC motor", "DC electric motor", etc. Brand: Fill in the brand or trademark of the motor; if there is no brand, indicate "no brand". Model: Fill in the model or specification of the motor to identify the specific product. Power: Fill in the output power of the motor in watts (W) or kilowatts (kW), which must be specified. Current Type: Clearly indicate direct current (DC); do not write only "motor". Use: Fill in the application scenario of the motor, such as "used for industrial automation equipment", "used for electric vehicles", etc. Working Principle: Briefly describe the working principle of the motor, such as "permanent magnet DC", "electromagnetic excitation", etc. Product Name: DC motor; Brand: ABB; Model: M3BP 132SMA; Power: 5.5kW; Current Type: DC; Use: For CNC machine tool spindle drive; Working Principle: Permanent magnet type. Power unit not specified or not filled in, making it impossible to determine the subheading. Mistakenly declaring a DC motor as an AC motor, causing classification errors. Use description inconsistent with the actual application of the motor, which may trigger customs scrutiny.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, which should accurately reflect the type and use of the motor, such as "DC motor", "DC electric motor", etc.
⚠️ Writing only "motor" without specifying DC.
Brand
Fill in the brand or trademark of the motor; if there is no brand, indicate "no brand".
⚠️ Confusing brand with manufacturer, or omitting it.
Model
Fill in the model or specification of the motor to identify the specific product.
⚠️ Incomplete model entry or inconsistency with the actual product.
Power
Fill in the output power of the motor in watts (W) or kilowatts (kW), which must be specified.
⚠️ Incorrect power unit, or failure to distinguish input/output power.
Current Type
Clearly indicate direct current (DC); do not write only "motor".
⚠️ Mistakenly filling in AC, leading to classification errors.
Use
Fill in the application scenario of the motor, such as "used for industrial automation equipment", "used for electric vehicles", etc.
⚠️ Use description too broad, such as "industrial use".
Working Principle
Briefly describe the working principle of the motor, such as "permanent magnet DC", "electromagnetic excitation", etc.
⚠️ Ignoring this element, or inaccurate description.
Example： Product Name: DC motor; Brand: ABB; Model: M3BP 132SMA; Power: 5.5kW; Current Type: DC; Use: For CNC machine tool spindle drive; Working Principle: Permanent magnet type.
Common Mistakes：
Power unit not specified or not filled in, making it impossible to determine the subheading.
Mistakenly declaring a DC motor as an AC motor, causing classification errors.
Use description inconsistent with the actual application of the motor, which may trigger customs scrutiny.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1) whether the commodity is an electric motor or generator; 2) whether the current type is DC; 3) whether the output power is between 750W and 75kW. Comprehensive judgment should be made based on product manuals, technical parameters, circuit diagrams, and other materials. If the motor is DC and the power is within this range, it is classified under 850132. If it is DC but the power exceeds this range, it is classified under 850131, 850133, etc.; if it is AC, it is classified under 850140 or 850150, etc. 850131 DC motors and DC generators, with output not exceeding 750 W: Different power range: 850131 is ≤750W, while 850132 is >750W and ≤75kW. 850133 DC motors and DC generators, with output exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW: Different power range: 850133 is >75kW and ≤375kW, while 850132 is ≤75kW. 850140 Other single-phase AC motors: Different current type: 850140 is AC, while 850132 is DC. 850151 Multi-phase AC motors, with output not exceeding 750 W: Both current type and power are different: 850151 is AC and ≤750W. Confirm that the motor is DC type. Verify whether the output power is between 750W-75kW. Check whether the declaration elements are complete and accurate. Check whether it is confused with a generator. Confirm whether it belongs to heading 8501 rather than 8502 generating sets.
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1) whether the commodity is an electric motor or generator; 2) whether the current type is DC; 3) whether the output power is between 750W and 75kW. Comprehensive judgment should be made based on product manuals, technical parameters, circuit diagrams, and other materials. If the motor is DC and the power is within this range, it is classified under 850132. If it is DC but the power exceeds this range, it is classified under 850131, 850133, etc.; if it is AC, it is classified under 850140 or 850150, etc.
Confused Codes：
850131 - DC motors and DC generators, with output not exceeding 750 W
Different power range: 850131 is ≤750W, while 850132 is >750W and ≤75kW.
850133 - DC motors and DC generators, with output exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW
Different power range: 850133 is >75kW and ≤375kW, while 850132 is ≤75kW.
850140 - Other single-phase AC motors
Different current type: 850140 is AC, while 850132 is DC.
850151 - Multi-phase AC motors, with output not exceeding 750 W
Both current type and power are different: 850151 is AC and ≤750W.
Self-Check：
✓ Confirm that the motor is DC type.
✓ Verify whether the output power is between 750W-75kW.
✓ Check whether the declaration elements are complete and accurate.
✓ Check whether it is confused with a generator.
✓ Confirm whether it belongs to heading 8501 rather than 8502 generating sets.
❓ FAQ
How can it be determined whether the output power of a DC motor falls within the 850132 range? Check the motor nameplate or technical specification sheet and find the "output power" or "rated power" parameter. If it is marked as between 750W and 75kW (i.e., 0.75kW to 75kW), it is classified under 850132. Note the power unit conversion: 1kW=1000W. If the power is 750W, it is classified under 850131; if it is 75kW, it is classified under 850132; if it exceeds 75kW, it is classified under 850133. What is the main difference between DC motors and AC motors in HS classification? The main difference lies in the current type. DC motors are classified under subheadings 850131-850134 of 8501 (divided by power), while AC motors are classified under 850140 (single-phase) or 850150 (multi-phase). When classifying, the current type must be determined based on the motor design and working principle, not merely by appearance. If a DC motor is used for automobile starting, is it still classified under 850132? Automobile starter motors are usually DC motors, but if their power is between 750W and 75kW, they are still classified under 850132. However, note that certain special-purpose motors may be classified by use; for example, if an automobile starter motor meets the characteristics of a part, it may be classified under Chapter 87. It is recommended to judge based on Chapter 87 notes and customs classification decisions. Are DC motors and DC generators the same in HS codes? Yes, heading 8501 covers both electric motors and generators, and subheadings are divided by power and current type. Therefore, if a DC generator has a power between 750W and 75kW, it is also classified under 850132. However, note that generating sets (composed of a generator and a prime mover) are classified under 8502, not 8501. What are the consequences of filling in the power incorrectly during declaration? Power is a key element in determining the subheading. Incorrect filling may lead to classification errors, thereby affecting tariffs, regulatory conditions, etc. If discovered by customs, it may result in supplementary taxes, fines, or even administrative penalties. Therefore, it must be filled in accurately based on technical documents. How can the regulatory conditions and tax rates for 850132 be checked? They can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or professional classification databases. Enter HS code 850132 to view the current import tariff rate, value-added tax rate, and regulatory conditions (such as whether CCC certification, energy efficiency labeling, etc. are required). Tax rates may change, so the latest query results should prevail. Does 850132 include DC servo motors? DC servo motors are a type of DC motor. If their output power is between 750W and 75kW, they are classified under 850132. However, if the servo motor is imported as a machine part and is clearly not an independent motor, it may be classified as a machine part. Judgment should be made based on the specific structure and function. If the power of a DC motor is exactly 75kW, under which subheading should it be classified? According to the HS subheading structure, 850132 is "exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW", so 75kW is exactly included and should be classified under 850132. If the power is 75.1kW, it is classified under 850133. When classifying, attention should be paid to the precise value of the power to avoid boundary errors.
Q: How can it be determined whether the output power of a DC motor falls within the 850132 range?
A: Check the motor nameplate or technical specification sheet and find the "output power" or "rated power" parameter. If it is marked as between 750W and 75kW (i.e., 0.75kW to 75kW), it is classified under 850132. Note the power unit conversion: 1kW=1000W. If the power is 750W, it is classified under 850131; if it is 75kW, it is classified under 850132; if it exceeds 75kW, it is classified under 850133.
Q: What is the main difference between DC motors and AC motors in HS classification?
A: The main difference lies in the current type. DC motors are classified under subheadings 850131-850134 of 8501 (divided by power), while AC motors are classified under 850140 (single-phase) or 850150 (multi-phase). When classifying, the current type must be determined based on the motor design and working principle, not merely by appearance.
Q: If a DC motor is used for automobile starting, is it still classified under 850132?
A: Automobile starter motors are usually DC motors, but if their power is between 750W and 75kW, they are still classified under 850132. However, note that certain special-purpose motors may be classified by use; for example, if an automobile starter motor meets the characteristics of a part, it may be classified under Chapter 87. It is recommended to judge based on Chapter 87 notes and customs classification decisions.
Q: Are DC motors and DC generators the same in HS codes?
A: Yes, heading 8501 covers both electric motors and generators, and subheadings are divided by power and current type. Therefore, if a DC generator has a power between 750W and 75kW, it is also classified under 850132. However, note that generating sets (composed of a generator and a prime mover) are classified under 8502, not 8501.
Q: What are the consequences of filling in the power incorrectly during declaration?
A: Power is a key element in determining the subheading. Incorrect filling may lead to classification errors, thereby affecting tariffs, regulatory conditions, etc. If discovered by customs, it may result in supplementary taxes, fines, or even administrative penalties. Therefore, it must be filled in accurately based on technical documents.
Q: How can the regulatory conditions and tax rates for 850132 be checked?
A: They can be checked through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the International Trade Single Window, or professional classification databases. Enter HS code 850132 to view the current import tariff rate, value-added tax rate, and regulatory conditions (such as whether CCC certification, energy efficiency labeling, etc. are required). Tax rates may change, so the latest query results should prevail.
Q: Does 850132 include DC servo motors?
A: DC servo motors are a type of DC motor. If their output power is between 750W and 75kW, they are classified under 850132. However, if the servo motor is imported as a machine part and is clearly not an independent motor, it may be classified as a machine part. Judgment should be made based on the specific structure and function.
Q: If the power of a DC motor is exactly 75kW, under which subheading should it be classified?
A: According to the HS subheading structure, 850132 is "exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW", so 75kW is exactly included and should be classified under 850132. If the power is 75.1kW, it is classified under 850133. When classifying, attention should be paid to the precise value of the power to avoid boundary errors.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.