HTS 8501.51.20 — rate composition
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HTS 8501.51.20 (Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): — Other AC motors, multi-phase: — Of an output not exceeding 750 W: — Exceeding 37.5 W but not exceeding 74.6 W) carries an MFN general rate of 2.5% on U.S. imports; China-origin entries additionally stack Global Section 301 (CN, 12.5% tier). Example (origin CN · $10,000 · sea formal entry): duties + fees ≈ $1,547.14.Data as of 2026-10-07 (ruleset v0.3.4).
Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): — Other AC motors, multi-phase: — Of an output not exceeding 750 W: — Exceeding 37.5 W but not exceeding 74.6 W
USITC: 2.5%
Duty layers
| Layer | Rate | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
Base duty (MFN) Active | 2.5% | $250.00 | HTS Column 1 general rate ↗ |
Global Section 301 (CN, 12.5% tier) In litigation | 12.5% | $1,250.00 | Trade Act 1974 §301 (global forced-labor program; FR 2026-15181 §1(a)(iii)) ↗ |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) | 0.125% | $12.50 | 26 U.S.C. §4461 / 19 CFR 24.24 (sea & water shipments only) |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (once per entry, min $34.58 / max $670.86) | $34.64 | 19 U.S.C. §58c, FY2027 (from 2026-10-01) |
Example: origin CN · $10,000 · sea formal entry · date 2026-10-07
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Selected: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): — Other AC motors, multi-phase: — Of an output not exceeding 750 W: — Exceeding 37.5 W but not exceeding 74.6 W · Base 2.5%
FAQ
What is the U.S. import tariff rate for HTS 8501.51.20?
HTS 8501.51.20 (Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): — Other AC motors, multi-phase: — Of an output not exceeding 750 W: — Exceeding 37.5 W but not exceeding 74.6 W) carries an MFN general rate of 2.5% on U.S. imports; China-origin entries additionally stack Global Section 301 (CN, 12.5% tier). Example (origin CN · $10,000 · sea formal entry): duties + fees ≈ $1,547.14.Data as of 2026-10-07 (ruleset v0.3.4).
Do MPF/HMF fees apply to HTS 8501.51.20?
Yes. Fees are not duties and are charged per entry: Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) 0.125%; Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) 0.3464% (once per entry, min $34.58 / max $670.86). ≈ $47.14 on the $10,000 formal-entry example; postal shipments ≤$2,500 use informal entry with fixed fees instead.
How does HTS 8501.51.20 differ from an HS code and Schedule B?
All three share the same root: HS is the World Customs Organization's 6-digit international baseline; HTS is the 10-digit U.S. import classification (first 6 digits identical to HS — 8501.51.20 on this page is shown at the 8-digit HTS level); Schedule B is the U.S. export code (first 6 digits match HTS, with Census-specific 8–10 digit suffixes). Use this HTS code for U.S. import duty, and Schedule B when exporting from the U.S. Full comparison: /en/guides/hts-vs-hs-vs-schedule-b
Related codes in Chapter 85 · Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders and reproducers
- 8501.10.40Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): — Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W: — Of under 18.65 W: — Other
- 8501.10.60Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): — Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W: — Of 18.65 W or more but not exceeding 37.5 W
- 8501.32.55Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): — Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators: — Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW: — Motors: — Other: — Other
- 8501.33.20Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): — Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators: — Of an output exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW: — Motors: — Exceeding 75 kW but under 149.2 kW
- 8501.33.40Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): — Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators: — Of an output exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW: — Motors: — Other
- 8501.40.20Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): — Other AC motors, single-phase: — Of an output exceeding 37.5 W but not exceeding 74.6 W
- 8501.40.40Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): — Other AC motors, single-phase: — Of an output exceeding 74.6 W but not exceeding 735 W
- 8501.40.50Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): — Other AC motors, single-phase: — Of an output exceeding 735 W but under 746 W
- 8501.40.60Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): — Other AC motors, single-phase: — Other
- 8501.51.40Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): — Other AC motors, multi-phase: — Of an output not exceeding 750 W: — Exceeding 74.6 W but not exceeding 735 W
- 8501.51.50Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): — Other AC motors, multi-phase: — Of an output not exceeding 750 W: — Exceeding 735 W but under 746 W
- 8501.51.60Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): — Other AC motors, multi-phase: — Of an output not exceeding 750 W: — Other
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