HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8501.40 – Electric motors; AC motors, single-phase
HS code 8501.40 is the 6-digit subheading for electric motors, AC motors, single-phase. It is used for washing machine motors, refrigerator compressor motors, fan motors, vacuum cleaner motors and small pump motors.
What HS 8501.40 covers
This code covers single-phase AC electric motors, which are ubiquitous in everyday life and light industry. They are characterized by their ability to operate on standard residential power supplies, making them ideal for household appliances, small commercial equipment, and portable tools. International trade in these motors is immense, driven by the global manufacturing of consumer electronics, white goods, and small machinery. Major importers include countries with large assembly industries for appliances and electronics, while exporters are typically nations with strong electrical component manufacturing bases. Key considerations in trade include energy efficiency ratings, noise levels, and compliance with various international electrical and safety standards.
- Covers
- Washing machine motors
- Refrigerator compressor motors
- Fan motors
- Vacuum cleaner motors
- Small pump motors
- Garage door opener motors
- Blender motors
- Power tool motors
- Examples
- Nidec single-phase motors
- Emerson single-phase motors
- Baldor-Reliance single-phase motors
- WEG single-phase motors
- Panasonic appliance motors
Codes often confused with 8501.40
Common mistake. Often confused with 850151 (multi-phase AC motors <= 750W) if the phase count is not correctly identified, or with 850120 (universal AC/DC motors).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 850140, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 850140 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% 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 $2.7B 43% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $932M 15% of world exports
- 3 United States $312M 5.0% of world exports
World total: $6.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.7B 29% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $432M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 Germany $225M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $6.0B 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 8501.40 4
Brazil splits HS 8501.40 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8501.40.1 Of an output not exceeding 15 kWDe potência não superior a 15 kW Group
- 8501.40.11 1-phase synchronous motors over 37.5 W to 15 kWSíncronos
- 8501.40.19 Other single-phase AC motors over 37.5 W to 15 kWOutros
- 8501.40.2 Of an output exceeding 15 kWDe potência superior a 15 kW Group
- 8501.40.21 Single-phase synchronous motors over 15 kWSíncronos
- 8501.40.29 Other single-phase AC motors over 15 kWOutros
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 8501.40
What is HS code 850140?
HS code 850140 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electric motors; AC motors, single-phase. This code covers single-phase AC electric motors, which are ubiquitous in everyday life and light industry. They are characterized by their ability to operate on standard residential power supplies, making them ideal for household appliances, small commercial equipment, and portable tools. International trade in these motors is immense, driven by the global manufacturing of consumer electronics, white goods, and small machinery. Major importers include countries with large assembly industries for appliances and electronics, while exporters are typically nations with strong electrical component manufacturing bases. Key considerations in trade include energy efficiency ratings, noise levels, and compliance with various international electrical and safety standards.
What products fall under HS code 850140?
Washing machine motors, Refrigerator compressor motors, Fan motors, Vacuum cleaner motors, Small pump motors, Garage door opener motors, Blender motors, Power tool motors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 850140?
Often confused with 850151 (multi-phase AC motors <= 750W) if the phase count is not correctly identified, or with 850120 (universal AC/DC motors).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 850140?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 850140 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.7B, 43% of world exports), Mexico ($932M) and the United States ($312M). World exports came to about $6.2B, 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 850140?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 850140 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.7B, 29% of world imports), Mexico ($432M) and Germany ($225M). World imports came to about $6.0B, 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.
How is HS code 850140 structured?
HS code 850140 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 850140?
Brazil splits HS code 850140 into 4 NCM codes: 8501.40.11 (1-phase synchronous motors over 37.5 W to 15 kW), 8501.40.19 (Other single-phase AC motors over 37.5 W to 15 kW), 8501.40.21 (Single-phase synchronous motors over 15 kW), 8501.40.29 (Other single-phase AC motors over 15 kW). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.