Analysis
Subheading 8501.32 covers of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW, within heading 8501. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 4 US tariff lines below it are national.
2 of its 4 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (50%) and 2 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 2.9%. The median line pays 1%.
The US splits it as follows: 8501.32.20 for exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 14.92 kW (2.9%), 8501.32.45 for electric motors of a kind used as the primary source of mechanical… (duty-free), 8501.32.55 for other: other (duty-free) and 8501.32.61 for of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW: generators (2%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8501.32.20 | Exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 14.92 kW | 2.9% |
| 8501.32.45 | Electric motors of a kind used as the primary source of mechanical power for electrically powered vehicles of subheadings 8703.40, 8703.50, 8703.60, 8703.70 or 8703.80 | Free |
| 8501.32.55 | Other: other | Free |
| 8501.32.61 | Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW: generators | 2% |