Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)
HS heading 85.01 covers Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). It sits within Chapter 85 and breaks down into 17 six-digit subheadings at the border.
Sourcing this category from India
Products classified under HS 85.01 can be sourced from India across a range of clusters and price points. Use this page to understand where Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) sits in the tariff schedule, then explore the Indian sectors and products that supply it.
How to read this code
85.01 is the four-digit HS heading. Your destination country extends it to 8–10 digits and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty for many goods — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 85.01
The Harmonised System breaks Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) into these 17 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Electric motors; of an output not exceeding 37.5W
Electric motors; universal AC/DC of an output exceeding 37.5W
Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output not exceeding 750W
Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW
Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 75kW but not exceeding 375kW
Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 375kW
Electric motors; AC motors, single-phase
Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output not exceeding 750W
Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW
Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW
Generators; AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output not exceeding 75kVA
Electric generators; AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA
Electric generators; AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 375kVA but not exceeding 750kVA
Electric generators; AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 750kVA
Electric generators; photovoltaic DC generators, of an output not exceeding 50W
Electric generators; photovoltaic DC generators, of an output exceeding 50W
Electric generators; (excluding generating sets), photovoltaic AC generators (alternators)
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Electric generating sets and rotary converters
85.03Electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502
85.04Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors
85.05Electro-magnets; permanent magnets, intended permanent magnets; electro-magnetic, permanent magnet chucks, clamps, similar; electromagnetic couplings, clutches, brakes; electro-magnetic lifting heads
85.06Cells and batteries; primary
85.07Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not rectangular (including square)
85.08Vacuum cleaners
85.09Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08.
85.10Shavers, hair clippers and hair removing appliances, with self-contained electric motor
85.11Ignition or starting equipment; used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines; generators and cut outs used in conjunction with such engines
85.12Lighting or visual signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters; electrical, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles
85.13Lamps; portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (e.g. dry batteries, accumulators, magnetos), excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512
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