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HS code for electric motors
Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)
8 of the 8 matching codes below are in this heading. Pick the exact 10-digit code from the table.
Matching HS / commodity codes for “electric motors” from the official UK Trade Tariff, ranked by match. Read each description: the right code depends on what exactly the product is made of and how it is used. Customs decide the final classification.
| Code | Description | UK duty | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8501000000 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) 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 >… | - | open |
| 8501101010 | For use in certain types of aircraft 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 >… | 0.00% | open |
| 8501101020 | Synchronous motor for a dishwasher with a water flow control mechanism with - a length without axle of 24 mm (+/- 0,3), - a diameter of 49,3 mm (+/- 0,3) - a rated voltage of 220 v ac or more but not more than 240 v ac, - a rated frequency of 50 hz or more but not more than 60 hz, - an input power of not more than 4 w, - a rotation speed of 4rpm or more but not more than 4,8rpm, - an output torque of not less than 10kgf/cm 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 >… | 0.00% | open |
| 8501101040 | Synchronous hybrid stepper motor with: -an output not exceeding 18 w, -two phases, -a rated current of not more than 2,5 a/phase, -a rated voltage of not more than 20 v, -with or without a threaded shaft, for use in the manufacture of 3d printers 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 >… | 0.00% | open |
| 8501101050 | Linear actuator for automotive electric seat adjustment applications: -consisting of a permanently excited dc motor with an integrated gear mechanism and leadscrew, -whether brushed or brushless, -whether or not with electronic control unit, -whether or not with hall effect sensor, -with a nominal voltage of 8 v or higher but not higher than 16 v, -with a rated output mechanical power not exceeding 20 w, and -with a specified temperature range from -40 °c to 160 °c, for use in the manufacture of automotive components for car's seats 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 >… | 0.00% | open |
| 8501101060 | Rotary actuator for automotive electric seat adjustment applications: -consisting of a permanently excited dc motor with an integrated gear mechanism, -whether brushed or brushless, -whether or not with electronic control unit, -whether or not with hall effect sensor, -with a nominal voltage of 8 v or more but not more than 16 v, -with a rated output mechanical power not exceeding 35 w, and -with a specified temperature range from -40 °c to 160 °c, for use in the manufacture of automotive components for car's seats 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 >… | 0.00% | open |
| 8501101090 | Other 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 >… | 0.00% | open |
| 8501109110 | For use in certain types of aircraft 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 >… | 0.00% | open |
Source: UK Trade Tariff API (HMRC), Open Government Licence v3.0. Checked 2026-11-14.
Questions
What is the HS code for electric motors?
Most matches in the UK Trade Tariff are in heading 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). The exact 10-digit code depends on the product; see the table.
What is the import duty on electric motors?
For code 8501101010 the UK third-country duty is 0.00%. Other codes can differ; open the official page for each code.
Is the first code always right?
Not always. Codes are ranked by match. Read the descriptions and check with your customs broker; customs decide the final classification.
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