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HS code 850131: Electric Motors and Generators

Covers:
Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): Of an output not exceeding…
Listed US duty:
2.4%–4% (US general rate, HTS 2026)

Official description

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators : Of an output not exceeding 750 W

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What 850131 covers and what it doesn’t

Official text: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) › Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators › Of an output not exceeding 750 W.

Nearby codes to check

  • Heading 8501 Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): every subheading side by side.
  • 850110 Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W
  • 850120 Universal AC/DC motors of an output exceeding 37,5 W
  • 850132 Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators — Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW
  • 850133 Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators — Of an output exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW
  • 850134 Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators — Of an output exceeding 375 kW
  • 850140 Other AC motors, single-phase
  • 850151 Other AC motors, multi-phase — Of an output not exceeding 750 W
  • 850152 Other AC motors, multi-phase — Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW
  • 850153 Other AC motors, multi-phase — Of an output exceeding 75 kW
  • 850161 AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators — Of an output not exceeding 75 kVA
  • 850162 AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators — Of an output exceeding 75 kVA but not exceeding 375 kVA
  • 850163 AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators — Of an output exceeding 375 kVA but not exceeding 750 kVA
  • 850164 AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators — Of an output exceeding 750 kVA
  • 850171 Photovoltaic DC generators — Of an output not exceeding 50 W
  • 850172 Photovoltaic DC generators — Of an output exceeding 50  W
  • 850180 Photovoltaic AC generators

US duty rate

2.4%–4%

General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.

Who imports under 850131

EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 850131 →

Common questions

What is HS code 850131?
Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators : Of an output not exceeding 750 W
What duty rates apply to 850131?
Listed US duty: 2.4%–4% (US general rate, HTS 2026).

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