HS 8501.31 Subheading · Machinery & Electrical Equipment

Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output not exceeding 750W

HS subheading 8501.31 identifies Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output not exceeding 750W — a six-digit classification under Chapter 85 used to set duty and paperwork.

Sourcing this category from India

HS 8501.31 covers Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output not exceeding 750W. It is a leaf classification, so it sets the duty line directly for goods that fall under it. Electrical machinery is a fast-growing Indian export — transformers, motors, cables, batteries and electronics.

How to read this code

8501.31 is the six-digit HS subheading. 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.

Related codes in Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)

8501.10

Electric motors; of an output not exceeding 37.5W

8501.20

Electric motors; universal AC/DC of an output exceeding 37.5W

8501.32

Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW

8501.33

Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 75kW but not exceeding 375kW

8501.34

Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW

8501.53

Electric motors; AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW

8501.61

Generators; AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output not exceeding 75kVA

8501.62

Electric generators; AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA

8501.63

Electric generators; AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 375kVA but not exceeding 750kVA

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Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.

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