HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8501.53 – Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW
HS code 8501.53 is the 6-digit subheading for electric motors, AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW. It is used for large industrial pump motors, mine crusher motors, ball mill motors, cement kiln main drive motors and large compressor motors.
What HS 8501.53 covers
This category includes large multi-phase AC electric motors, specifically those with an output exceeding 75kW. These powerful machines are critical for heavy industrial applications requiring substantial power, such as large pumps, fans, crushers, mills, and main drives in manufacturing plants. They are fundamental to sectors like mining, oil & gas, power generation, and heavy manufacturing. International trade is driven by large-scale industrial projects and infrastructure development globally. Importers are typically countries with significant heavy industries or those undergoing industrial expansion, while exporters are nations with advanced heavy electrical machinery manufacturing capabilities. Reliability, efficiency, and custom engineering for specific applications are paramount in this segment.
- Covers
- Large industrial pump motors
- Mine crusher motors
- Ball mill motors
- Cement kiln main drive motors
- Large compressor motors
- Power plant auxiliary motors
- Marine thruster motors
- Examples
- Siemens SIMOTICS HV
- ABB AMI/AMR Series
- WEG W50/W60 Motors
- GE Power Conversion Large AC Motors
- Toshiba Large Industrial Motors
Codes often confused with 8501.53
Common mistake. Can be mistaken for 850152 (multi-phase AC motors up to 75kW) if the output power is not accurately assessed, or for 85016x (AC generators) if the function is confused.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 850153, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 850153 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 $1.9B 19% of world exports
- 2 China $1.5B 15% of world exports
- 3 Hungary $775M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $10.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.7B 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.4B 13% of world imports
- 3 Spain $704M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $10.6B 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 8501.53 4
Brazil splits HS 8501.53 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8501.53.10 Three-phase motors over 75 kW up to 7,500 kWTrifásicos, de potência não superior a 7.500 kW
- 8501.53.20 Three-phase motors over 7,500 kW to 30,000 kWTrifásicos, de potência superior a 7.500 kW, mas não superior a 30.000 kW
- 8501.53.30 Three-phase motors over 30,000 kW to 50,000 kWTrifásicos, de potência superior a 30.000 kW, mas não superior a 50.000 kW
- 8501.53.90 Other multi-phase AC motors over 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 8501.53
What is HS code 850153?
HS code 850153 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW. This category includes large multi-phase AC electric motors, specifically those with an output exceeding 75kW. These powerful machines are critical for heavy industrial applications requiring substantial power, such as large pumps, fans, crushers, mills, and main drives in manufacturing plants. They are fundamental to sectors like mining, oil & gas, power generation, and heavy manufacturing. International trade is driven by large-scale industrial projects and infrastructure development globally. Importers are typically countries with significant heavy industries or those undergoing industrial expansion, while exporters are nations with advanced heavy electrical machinery manufacturing capabilities. Reliability, efficiency, and custom engineering for specific applications are paramount in this segment.
What products fall under HS code 850153?
Large industrial pump motors, Mine crusher motors, Ball mill motors, Cement kiln main drive motors, Large compressor motors, Power plant auxiliary motors, Marine thruster motors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 850153?
Can be mistaken for 850152 (multi-phase AC motors up to 75kW) if the output power is not accurately assessed, or for 85016x (AC generators) if the function is confused.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 850153?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 850153 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.9B, 19% of world exports), China ($1.5B) and Hungary ($775M). World exports came to about $10.1B, 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 850153?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 850153 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.7B, 16% of world imports), Germany ($1.4B) and Spain ($704M). World imports came to about $10.6B, 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 850153 structured?
HS code 850153 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 (53) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 850153?
Brazil splits HS code 850153 into 4 NCM codes: 8501.53.10 (Three-phase motors over 75 kW up to 7,500 kW), 8501.53.20 (Three-phase motors over 7,500 kW to 30,000 kW), 8501.53.30 (Three-phase motors over 30,000 kW to 50,000 kW), 8501.53.90 (Other multi-phase AC motors over 75 kW). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.