Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets):
Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets):
What this covers
Electric motors and generators, excluding generating sets, are covered by this HTS heading, encompassing a wide range of electric motors used in industrial, commercial, and residential applications, as well as electric generators not part of generating sets.
How the 15.0% is built.
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1Apply base HTS rateColumn 1 General (MFN) or Special (FTA)
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2Add Section 301 (if origin qualifies)Chapter 99 subheading layered on
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3Add IEEPA / 232 surchargesCountry-scoped emergency measures
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4Add MPF & HMF feesApplied to entered value
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Rate by country of origin
Same HTS, very different landed cost. Here's how 8501 looks from the top trading partners — on a $10,000 shipment.
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FAQ for this HTS code.
What is this HTS code?
This is a US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code that classifies "Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets):". It determines base duty rates for imports; additional duties may apply by country of origin.
Does origin affect duty?
Yes. General and Special rates apply by trade agreement and origin. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) are origin-specific. Use the tariff calculator or resolve API with an origin to see full duty.
How do I compute total duty?
Use our tariff calculator (with HTS and optional origin) or the API endpoint GET /api/v1/tariffs/resolve with hts and origin. The API returns base tariffs and additional measures separately; sum as needed for your use case.