HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8501.32 – Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW
HS code 8501.32 is the 6-digit subheading for electric motors and generators, DC, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW. It is used for industrial DC motors, electric forklift motors, conveyor belt DC motors, wind turbine pitch control motors and electric vehicle traction motors (medium duty).
What HS 8501.32 covers
This category encompasses DC electric motors and generators with an output ranging from 750W to 75kW. These versatile machines are crucial components in a wide array of industrial and commercial applications, including material handling equipment, smaller electric vehicles, renewable energy systems for tracking, and various automation processes. International trade in these goods is driven by global manufacturing demand for robust and controllable power solutions. Key importers are often countries with strong manufacturing sectors, particularly in machinery, automotive, and logistics, while exporters are typically nations with advanced electrical engineering and production capabilities. Understanding specific voltage, current, and mounting configurations is vital for trade, as these motors are often integrated into larger systems.
- Covers
- Industrial DC motors
- Electric forklift motors
- Conveyor belt DC motors
- Wind turbine pitch control motors
- Electric vehicle traction motors (medium duty)
- DC servo motors
- Pump drive DC motors
- Examples
- Siemens 1FK7 DC Servo Motor
- ABB DC Motors (DMI series)
- Baldor-Reliance DC Motors
- Kollmorgen KBM Series
- Danaher Motion DC Motors
Codes often confused with 8501.32
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 850131 (DC motors <= 750W) or 850133 (DC motors > 75kW) due to the specific output power thresholds.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 850132, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 850132 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 $755M 24% of world exports
- 2 United States $443M 14% of world exports
- 3 Poland $259M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $3.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $552M 19% of world imports
- 2 South Korea $308M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $249M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $2.9B 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 8501.32 2
Brazil splits HS 8501.32 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8501.32.10 DC motors over 750 W up to 75 kWMotores
- 8501.32.20 DC generators over 750 W up to 75 kWGeradores
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 8501.32
What is HS code 850132?
HS code 850132 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW. This category encompasses DC electric motors and generators with an output ranging from 750W to 75kW. These versatile machines are crucial components in a wide array of industrial and commercial applications, including material handling equipment, smaller electric vehicles, renewable energy systems for tracking, and various automation processes. International trade in these goods is driven by global manufacturing demand for robust and controllable power solutions. Key importers are often countries with strong manufacturing sectors, particularly in machinery, automotive, and logistics, while exporters are typically nations with advanced electrical engineering and production capabilities. Understanding specific voltage, current, and mounting configurations is vital for trade, as these motors are often integrated into larger systems.
What products fall under HS code 850132?
Industrial DC motors, Electric forklift motors, Conveyor belt DC motors, Wind turbine pitch control motors, Electric vehicle traction motors (medium duty), DC servo motors, Pump drive DC motors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 850132?
This code can be confused with 850131 (DC motors <= 750W) or 850133 (DC motors > 75kW) due to the specific output power thresholds.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 850132?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 850132 in UN Comtrade data were China ($755M, 24% of world exports), the United States ($443M) and Poland ($259M). World exports came to about $3.2B, 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 850132?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 850132 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($552M, 19% of world imports), South Korea ($308M) and Germany ($249M). World imports came to about $2.9B, 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 850132 structured?
HS code 850132 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 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 850132?
Brazil splits HS code 850132 into 2 NCM codes: 8501.32.10 (DC motors over 750 W up to 75 kW), 8501.32.20 (DC generators over 750 W up to 75 kW). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.