HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8501.52 – Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW
HS code 8501.52 is the 6-digit subheading for electric motors, AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW. It is used for industrial pump motors, HVAC fan motors, compressor motors, conveyor system motors and machine tool spindle motors.
What HS 8501.52 covers
This HS code covers medium-power multi-phase AC electric motors, specifically those with an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW. These motors are the backbone of industrial operations worldwide, extensively utilized in pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors, machine tools, and various manufacturing processes due to their robustness, high efficiency, and suitability for continuous, demanding operation. International trade is robust, with industrializing nations importing these motors for their factories and infrastructure projects, and technologically advanced countries exporting them. Key trade considerations include adherence to energy efficiency standards (e.g., IE3, IE4 ratings), reliability, and compatibility with industrial control systems and variable frequency drives.
- Covers
- Industrial pump motors
- HVAC fan motors
- Compressor motors
- Conveyor system motors
- Machine tool spindle motors
- Gearbox drive motors
- Extruder motors
- Crane hoist motors
- Examples
- Siemens SIMOTICS GP/SD
- ABB IE3/IE4 Motors
- WEG W22/W23 Motors
- Baldor-Reliance General Purpose Motors
- TECO-Westinghouse NEMA Premium Motors
Codes often confused with 8501.52
Common mistake. Frequently confused with 850151 (lower power multi-phase AC motors) or 850153 (higher power multi-phase AC motors) due to the specific power output thresholds.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 850152, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 850152 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% 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 Germany $2.2B 20% of world exports
- 2 China $1.9B 17% of world exports
- 3 Japan $894M 8.0% of world exports
World total: $11.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.1B 19% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.5B 13% of world imports
- 3 China $636M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $11.0B 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 8501.52 3
Brazil splits HS 8501.52 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8501.52.10 Three-phase cage motors over 750 W to 75 kWTrifásicos, com rotor de gaiola
- 8501.52.20 Three-phase slip-ring motors over 750 W to 75 kWTrifásicos, com rotor de anéis
- 8501.52.90 Other multi-phase AC motors over 750 W to 75 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 8501.52
What is HS code 850152?
HS code 850152 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW. This HS code covers medium-power multi-phase AC electric motors, specifically those with an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW. These motors are the backbone of industrial operations worldwide, extensively utilized in pumps, fans, compressors, conveyors, machine tools, and various manufacturing processes due to their robustness, high efficiency, and suitability for continuous, demanding operation. International trade is robust, with industrializing nations importing these motors for their factories and infrastructure projects, and technologically advanced countries exporting them. Key trade considerations include adherence to energy efficiency standards (e.g., IE3, IE4 ratings), reliability, and compatibility with industrial control systems and variable frequency drives.
What products fall under HS code 850152?
Industrial pump motors, HVAC fan motors, Compressor motors, Conveyor system motors, Machine tool spindle motors, Gearbox drive motors, Extruder motors, Crane hoist motors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 850152?
Frequently confused with 850151 (lower power multi-phase AC motors) or 850153 (higher power multi-phase AC motors) due to the specific power output thresholds.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 850152?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 850152 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.2B, 20% of world exports), China ($1.9B) and Japan ($894M). World exports came to about $11.1B, 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 850152?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 850152 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.1B, 19% of world imports), Germany ($1.5B) and China ($636M). World imports came to about $11.0B, 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 850152 structured?
HS code 850152 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 (52) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 850152?
Brazil splits HS code 850152 into 3 NCM codes: 8501.52.10 (Three-phase cage motors over 750 W to 75 kW), 8501.52.20 (Three-phase slip-ring motors over 750 W to 75 kW), 8501.52.90 (Other multi-phase AC motors over 750 W to 75 kW). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.