Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 375kW
HS subheading 8501.34 identifies Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 375kW — a six-digit classification under Chapter 85 used to set duty and paperwork.
- India exports 2024
- $5.9M
- Rank in its heading
- #13 of 17
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 8501.34 covers Electric motors and generators; DC, of an output exceeding 375kW. 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. India exported $5.9M under this code worldwide in 2024, ranking #13 of 17 lines in its heading (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
8501.34 is the six-digit HS subheading for electric motors and generators. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many machinery & electrical equipment lines — check our import guides for your market.
Top destinations for Chapter 85 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
More codes in Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)
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