Code 8501 40 · Heading 8501

Single-phase AC motors over 37.5 W

This covers electric motors that run on single-phase alternating current and have a power rating over 37.5 W. It includes both motors with power over 37.5 W but not over 750 W and motors with power over 750 W.

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Single-phase AC motor with a power rating over 37.5 W but not over 750 W
Single-phase AC motor with a power rating over 750 W

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AC motors, single-phase, of an output > 37,5 W

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Step 1 · Section XVI Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equ…
Is the product a machine, apparatus or mechanical tool, or is it electrical equipment, a sound recorder or player, or a television image and sound recorder or player?
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Step 2 · Chapter 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereo… 2 of 2 chapters in section XVI
What is the product: an electrical motor, generator or converter; a transformer or electrical converter; a magnet; a primary cell or battery; an accumulator; a household appliance; a shaver or hair-removal appliance; equipment for an internal-combustion engine, vehicle or bicycle; a portable lamp; an industrial or laboratory heating appliance; soldering or welding equipment; another electrical heating appliance; a telephone or other data-communication device; sound equipment; video equipment or recording media; a display module; a radio, television, radar, navigation or remote-control device; electrical control, switching, lighting, semiconductor, circuit, cable or insulation equipment; another electrical machine or apparatus; or electrical and electronic waste or scrap?
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Step 3 · Heading 8501 Electric motors and generators (excl. generating se… 1 of 48 headings under chapter 85
Is it an electric motor or an electric generator; if it is a motor, is it a small motor, a universal motor, a single-phase AC motor or a multi-phase AC motor, and what is its power; if it is a generator, is it a DC generator, an AC generator or a photovoltaic generator, and what is its power?
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Step 4 · Subheading 8501 40 AC motors, single-phase, of an output > 37,5 W 7 of 17 subheadings under heading 8501
Is the single-phase AC motor’s power over 37.5 W but not over 750 W, or is it over 750 W?

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85.01.4000

Other AC motors, single-phase

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 9, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

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Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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AC motors, single-phase, of an output > 37,5 W

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AC motors, multi-phase, of an output > 37,5 W but <= 750 W

Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.