HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8501.10 – Electric motors; of an output not exceeding 37.5W
HS code 8501.10 is the 6-digit subheading for electric motors, of an output not exceeding 37.5W. It is used for DC micro motors, stepper motors for printers, vibrator motors for phones, servo motors for robotics and fan motors for computers.
What HS 8501.10 covers
This HS code covers small electric motors with an output not exceeding 37.5 watts, often referred to as micro-motors or fractional horsepower motors. These tiny powerhouses are ubiquitous, found in countless consumer electronics, small appliances, toys, and precision instruments. Their trade is a massive global enterprise, driven by the vast manufacturing supply chains for these end products. Specialized motor manufacturers, particularly in Asia, produce these in high volumes, supplying them to assembly plants worldwide. Key aspects of this trade include miniaturization, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, as these motors are critical components in everyday devices. Importers are typically countries with large electronics assembly industries, while exporters are often nations with strong precision manufacturing capabilities.
- Covers
- DC micro motors
- Stepper motors for printers
- Vibrator motors for phones
- Servo motors for robotics
- Fan motors for computers
- Gear motors for toys
- Brushless DC motors for drones
- Examples
- Mabuchi Motor
- Nidec Corporation
- Maxon Motor
- Portescap
- Johnson Electric
Codes often confused with 8501.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with slightly larger motors (850120 or 850131) if the 37.5W power threshold is not strictly observed. Also, sometimes mistaken for parts of appliances rather than standalone motors.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 850110, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 850110 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.5B 22% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $1.5B 9.1% of world exports
- 3 Germany $1.3B 8.3% of world exports
World total: $16.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.3B 13% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $1.8B 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.2B 7.2% of world imports
World total: $17.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8501.10 5
Brazil splits HS 8501.10 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8501.10.1 Direct currentDe corrente contínua Group
- 8501.10.11 DC motors up to 37.5 W, step angle up to 1.8°De passo não superior a 1,8°
- 8501.10.19 Other DC motors up to 37.5 WOutros
- 8501.10.2 Alternating currentDe corrente alternada Group
- 8501.10.21 Synchronous AC motors up to 37.5 WSíncronos
- 8501.10.29 Other AC motors up to 37.5 WOutros
- 8501.10.30 Universal motors up to 37.5 WUniversais
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8501.10
What is HS code 850110?
HS code 850110 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electric motors; of an output not exceeding 37.5W. This HS code covers small electric motors with an output not exceeding 37.5 watts, often referred to as micro-motors or fractional horsepower motors. These tiny powerhouses are ubiquitous, found in countless consumer electronics, small appliances, toys, and precision instruments. Their trade is a massive global enterprise, driven by the vast manufacturing supply chains for these end products. Specialized motor manufacturers, particularly in Asia, produce these in high volumes, supplying them to assembly plants worldwide. Key aspects of this trade include miniaturization, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, as these motors are critical components in everyday devices. Importers are typically countries with large electronics assembly industries, while exporters are often nations with strong precision manufacturing capabilities.
What products fall under HS code 850110?
DC micro motors, Stepper motors for printers, Vibrator motors for phones, Servo motors for robotics, Fan motors for computers, Gear motors for toys, Brushless DC motors for drones
What are common misclassifications for HS code 850110?
Can be confused with slightly larger motors (850120 or 850131) if the 37.5W power threshold is not strictly observed. Also, sometimes mistaken for parts of appliances rather than standalone motors.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 850110?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 850110 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.5B, 22% of world exports), Switzerland ($1.5B) and Germany ($1.3B). World exports came to about $16.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 850110?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 850110 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.3B, 13% of world imports), South Korea ($1.8B) and Germany ($1.2B). World imports came to about $17.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 850110 structured?
HS code 850110 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 850110?
Brazil splits HS code 850110 into 5 NCM codes: 8501.10.11 (DC motors up to 37.5 W, step angle up to 1.8°), 8501.10.19 (Other DC motors up to 37.5 W), 8501.10.21 (Synchronous AC motors up to 37.5 W), 8501.10.29 (Other AC motors up to 37.5 W), 8501.10.30 (Universal motors up to 37.5 W). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.