8501.20—Universal AC/DC motors of an output exceeding 37.5 W
General duty rate
2.4% – 4%
Across 4 10-digit lines; pick a line below for the exact rate
Coverage on this page
Up one level: 8501 — Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets): (heading)
Plain-English explanation
HTS 8501.20 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Universal AC/DC motors of an output exceeding 37.5 W. It sits in Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, Section XVI: Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles and rolls up 4 10-digit statistical lines, with general duty rates ranging from 2.4% to 4%. 7 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently touch one or more lines under this subheading.
10-digit lines under 8501.20(4)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
Tariff modifications(7)
Chapter 99 overlays touching one or more lines under 8501.20
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.88.01 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading plus 25% |
| 9903.88.11 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.88.14 | section_301 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading |
| 9903.74.08 |
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 8501.20 cover?
HTS 8501.20 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Universal AC/DC motors of an output exceeding 37.5 W. It belongs to Chapter 85 and rolls up 4 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8501.20?
General (Column 1) duty rates for the 10-digit lines under HTS 8501.20 range from 2.4% to 4%. The exact rate depends on the specific 10-digit statistical line — pick a line below to see its full rate detail.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 8501.20?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 8501.20 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 8501.20?
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