Product classification
HS code for Three-phase motor: 8501.52
Electric motors, AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW.
Classification of three-phase motor under HS 8501.52
The three-phase motor with an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW is classified under HS code 850152. This classification is determined by the electrical characteristics and power rating of the device. Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment, and heading 8501 specifically addresses electric motors and generators. Within this heading, the code differentiates between DC and AC motors. Since three-phase motors are a type of multi-phase AC motor, they fall under the 85015x series. The specific subheading 850152 is applied based on the wattage; it captures mid-range industrial motors that are more powerful than small domestic motors (850151) but less powerful than heavy-duty industrial motors (850153). These motors are essential in industrial automation, driving pumps, fans, and conveyors where consistent torque and high efficiency are required.
- Covers
- Three-phase AC induction motors
- Synchronous multi-phase motors within the 0.75kW to 75kW range
- Squirrel cage motors
- Wound rotor motors
- Gear motors where the motor component is the primary element
- Brake motors (three-phase)
- Also under 8501.52
- 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. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 850140, which is reserved for single-phase AC motors. Importers often confuse these if the phase count is not clearly documented. Another error involves HS code 850151, which is for multi-phase motors with an output of 750W or less. If the motor exceeds 75kW, it must be moved to 850153. Furthermore, if the motor is imported as part of a specific machine (like a pump), it might be classified under the machine's code in Chapter 84, though usually, motors imported separately remain in 8501.
Top exporters and importers of HS 850152 (the code used for three-phase motor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 850152 (the code used for three-phase motor) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 850152, not only three-phase motor.
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 three-phase motor
Brazil splits HS 8501.52 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8501.52.10Three-phase cage motors over 750 W to 75 kW
- 8501.52.20Three-phase slip-ring motors over 750 W to 75 kW
- 8501.52.90Other multi-phase AC motors over 750 W to 75 kW
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about three-phase motor
What is the HS code for Three-phase motor?
The HS code for Three-phase motor is 850152 (Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW).
How do I classify Three-phase motor for customs?
Three-phase motor is classified under HS code 850152 — Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a 10kW three-phase motor?
A 10kW three-phase motor is classified under HS code 850152, as it falls between the 750W and 75kW threshold.
Are variable frequency drives (VFDs) included in this code?
No, VFDs are classified under HS code 8537 as electrical control apparatus, even if they are sold to be used with a three-phase motor.
Which countries are the top exporters of three-phase motor (HS 850152)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 850152 (the code used for three-phase motor) 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 three-phase motor (HS 850152)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 850152 (the code used for three-phase motor) 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.
Is the HS code for Three-phase motor the same in all countries?
The base HS code 850152 for Three-phase motor is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for three-phase motor in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 850152 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for three-phase motor depends on the product's details: 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).