HS Code Subheading

Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 375kW

8501.34 Subheading
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

About HS Code 850134

This category encompasses very high-power DC electric motors and generators, with an output exceeding 375kW. These are the titans of industrial machinery, essential for the most demanding applications such as main drives in large steel mills, ultra-heavy-duty mining equipment, large marine vessels, and specialized power generation. International trade in these massive machines is highly specialized and often project-based, involving a limited number of global manufacturers and buyers. Importers are typically countries undertaking major industrial infrastructure projects or operating heavy industries, while exporters are nations with cutting-edge engineering and manufacturing capabilities for heavy electrical equipment. Customization and long-term operational reliability are paramount in this segment.

Products Under This Code

Ultra-heavy duty industrial DC motors, Large marine propulsion DC motors, Steel mill main drive DC motors, Mining dragline DC motors, Large DC generators for power plants, Cement plant main drive motors, Large test bench DC motors

Real World Examples

Siemens 1FW3 DC Motors, ABB DC Motors (DMI series for high power), GE Power Conversion DC Motors, WEG DC Motors (MGF series for high power), Ansaldo Energia DC Generators

Common Misclassification

Can be mistaken for 850133 (DC motors up to 375kW) if the exact power output is not precisely determined.

Related Codes

8501.10 Electric motors; of an output not exceeding 37.5W 8501.20 Electric motors; universal AC/DC of an output exceeding 37.5W 8501.31 Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output not exceeding 750W 8501.32 Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW 8501.33 Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 75kW but not exceeding 375kW 8501.40 Electric motors; AC motors, single-phase 8501.51 Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output not exceeding 750W 8501.52 Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW 8501.53 Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW 8501.61 Generators; AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output not exceeding 75kVA

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Germany, Japan, and the USA are key exporters, while developing industrial nations are significant importers of these very large DC machines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 850134?

HS code 850134 covers: Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 375kW. This category encompasses very high-power DC electric motors and generators, with an output exceeding 375kW. These are the titans of industrial machinery, essential for the most demanding applications such as main drives in large steel mills, ultra-heavy-duty mining equipment, large marine vessels, and specialized power generation. International trade in these massive machines is highly specialized and often project-based, involving a limited number of global manufacturers and buyers. Importers are typically countries undertaking major industrial infrastructure projects or operating heavy industries, while exporters are nations with cutting-edge engineering and manufacturing capabilities for heavy electrical equipment. Customization and long-term operational reliability are paramount in this segment.

What products fall under HS code 850134?

Ultra-heavy duty industrial DC motors, Large marine propulsion DC motors, Steel mill main drive DC motors, Mining dragline DC motors, Large DC generators for power plants, Cement plant main drive motors, Large test bench DC motors

What are common misclassifications for HS code 850134?

Can be mistaken for 850133 (DC motors up to 375kW) if the exact power output is not precisely determined.

How is HS code 850134 structured?

HS code 850134 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 (34) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.