# European Union tariff line 8501 10 93 90: Other

> In the European Union tariff, line 8501 10 93 90 covers motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W, AC motors. The general (MFN) duty rate is 2.7%. It falls under HS subheading 8501.10 in heading 85.01 (chapter 85).

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109390
Last updated: 11 October 2026

[Countries](https://border.bot/countries) / [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union) / [Chapter 85](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/85) / [8501.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/850110) / [8501 10 93 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109390)

## Key facts

- Tariff line: 8501 10 93 90
- Covers: Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W, AC motors
- Supplementary unit: Number of items (p/st)
- Duty (MFN): 2.7%
- Preferential rates: From 0% (56 programmes or origins)
- Additional duties: None recorded
- Restrictions: None recorded
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union: VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union: Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff: [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- HS subheading: [8501.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/850110)

## What this line covers

In the European Union tariff, line 8501 10 93 90 covers motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W, AC motors.

Its legal text is “Other”, read under “Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W” and “AC motors”.

## How it is structured

It falls under HS subheading 8501.10 in heading 85.01 (chapter 85). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff.

- Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles
- Heading 85.01: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)
- Subheading 8501.10: Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W
- Within the subheading: AC motors
- Line 8501 10 93 90: Other

## Duty

The general (MFN) duty rate is 2.7%.

The rate is published on 8501 10 93 00.

Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes, and to goods from 51 origins.

- 0%: EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods (1007)
- 0%: CARIFORUM (1033)
- 0%: Eastern and Southern Africa States (1034)
- 0%: SADC EPA (1035)
- 0%: Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St… (2000)
- 0%: GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms) (2005)
- 0%: EEA - European Economic Area (2012)
- 0%: GSP - General arrangements (2020)
- 0%: GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance) (2027)
- 0%: OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) (2080)
- 0%: Central America (2200)
- 0%: Mercosur (5500)
- 0%: Albania (AL)
- 0%: Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA)
- 0%: Canada (CA)
- 0%: Switzerland (CH)
- 0%: Côte d'Ivoire (CI)
- 0%: Chile (CL)
- 0%: Cameroon (CM)
- 0%: Colombia (CO)
- 0%: Algeria (DZ)
- 0%: Ecuador (EC)
- 0%: Egypt (EG)
- 0%: Fiji (FJ)
- 0%: Faroe Islands (FO)
- 0%: United Kingdom (GB)
- 0%: Georgia (GE)
- 0%: Ghana (GH)
- 0%: Israel (IL)
- 0%: Jordan (JO)
- 0%: Japan (JP)
- 0%: Kenya (KE)
- 0%: South Korea (KR)
- 0%: Lebanon (LB)
- 0%: Morocco (MA)
- 0%: Moldova (MD)
- 0%: Montenegro (ME)
- 0%: North Macedonia (MK)
- 0%: Mexico (MX)
- 0%: New Zealand (NZ)
- 0%: Peru (PE)
- 0%: Papua New Guinea (PG)
- 0%: Palestine (PS)
- 0%: Solomon Islands (SB)
- 0%: Singapore (SG)
- 0%: Syria (SY)
- 0%: Tunisia (TN)
- 0%: Ukraine (UA)
- 0%: United States (US)
- 0%: Vietnam (VN)
- 0%: Samoa (WS)
- 0%: a group of origins (TARIC area XC) (XC)
- 0%: Kosovo (XK)
- 0%: a group of origins (TARIC area XL) (XL)
- 0%: Serbia (XS)
- 0%: South Africa (ZA)

## Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union

The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.

From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

## In other countries

National tariff lines under 8501.10 are live on border.bot for the United States (9 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/850110): 9 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 8501.10](https://border.bot/hs-codes/850110)

## Other lines under 8501.10

- [8501 10 10 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501101010) For use in certain types of aircraft
- [8501 10 10 20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501101020) Synchronous motor for a dishwasher with a water flow control mechanism with - a length without axle of 24 mm (+/- 0,3), - a diameter of 49,3 mm (+/- 0,3) - a rated voltage of 220 V AC or more but not more than 240 V AC, - a rated frequency of 50 Hz or more but not more than 60 Hz, - an input power of not more than 4 W, - a rotation speed of 4rpm or more but not more than 4,8rpm, - an output torque of not less than 10kgf/cm
- [8501 10 10 40](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501101040) Synchronous hybrid stepper motor with: -an output not exceeding 18 W, -two phases, -a rated current of not more than 2,5 A/phase, -a rated voltage of not more than 20 V, -with or without a threaded shaft, for use in the manufacture of 3D printers
- [8501 10 10 50](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501101050) Linear actuator for automotive electric seat adjustment applications: -consisting of a permanently excited DC motor with an integrated gear mechanism and leadscrew, -whether brushed or brushless, -whether or not with electronic control unit, -whether or not with Hall Effect Sensor, -with a nominal voltage of 8 V or higher but not higher than 16 V, -with a rated output mechanical power not exceeding 20 W, and -with a specified temperature range from -40 °C to 160 °C, for use in the manufacture of automotive components for car's seats
- [8501 10 10 60](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501101060) Rotary actuator for automotive electric seat adjustment applications: -consisting of a permanently excited DC motor with an integrated gear mechanism, -whether brushed or brushless, -whether or not with electronic control unit, -whether or not with Hall Effect Sensor, -with a nominal voltage of 8 V or more but not more than 16 V, -with a rated output mechanical power not exceeding 35 W, and -with a specified temperature range from -40 °C to 160 °C, for use in the manufacture of automotive components for car's seats
- [8501 10 10 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501101090) Other
- [8501 10 91 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109110) For use in certain types of aircraft
- [8501 10 91 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109190) Other
- [8501 10 93 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109310) For use in certain types of aircraft
- [8501 10 99 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109910) For use in certain types of aircraft
- [8501 10 99 20](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109920) Worm axis motor for automotive electric seat adjustment applications: -consisting of a permanently excited DC motor with a worm wheel, -whether brushed or brushless, -whether or not with electronic control unit, -whether or not with Hall Effect Sensor, -with a nominal voltage of 8 V or more but not more than 16 V, -with a rated output mechanical power not exceeding 35 W, and -with a specified temperature range from -40 °C to 160 °C, for use in the manufacture of automotive components for car's seats
- [8501 10 99 30](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109930) Linear actuator for automotive electric seat adjustment applications: -consisting of a permanently excited DC motor with an integrated gear mechanism and leadscrew, -whether brushed or brushless, -whether or not with electronic control unit, -whether or not with Hall Effect Sensor, -with a nominal voltage of 8 V or higher but not higher than 16 V, -with a rated output mechanical power not exceeding 20 W, and -with a specified temperature range from -40 °C to 160 °C, for use in the manufacture of automotive components for car's seats
- [8501 10 99 40](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109940) Rotary actuator for automotive electric seat adjustment applications: -consisting of a permanently excited DC motor with an integrated gear mechanism, -whether brushed or brushless, -whether or not with electronic control unit, -whether or not with Hall Effect Sensor, -with a nominal voltage of 8 V or more but not more than 16 V, -with a rated output mechanical power not exceeding 35 W, and -with a specified temperature range from -40 °C to 160 °C, for use in the manufacture of automotive components for car's seats
- [8501 10 99 50](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109950) Electric (DC) motor powering height adjusting with: -a rated output mechanical power not exceeding 35 W, -frame integration with a length of 156 mm, a height of 59 mm, a thickness of 36 mm and a weight of 500 g, -a stall torque of 45 Nm and ultimate torque of 200 Nm, -a maximum current of 15 A, -no load speed of 7 RPM or more but not more than 10 RPM, -a rotation speed of 4 000 RPM or more but not more than 5 600 RPM, -a maximum noise level of 42 dB(A), -a maximum angular backlash up to 3 degrees, and -a 8 tooth pinion module, for use in the manufacture of automotive components for car's seats
- [8501 10 99 56](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109956) DC Motor: - with a speed rotation of not more than 7 000 rpm without load, - with a nominal voltage of not more than 18 V, - with a maximum power of 24 W, - for a specific temperature range from -40°C to 160°C, - with or without a gear connection, - with or without a mechanical attachment interface, - with 2 electrical connections, - with a maximum torque of 100 Nm
- [8501 10 99 58](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109958) DC Motor : - with a speed rotation of not more than 6500 rpm (without load), - with a nominal voltage of 12 V (± 4 V), - with a maximal power below than 20 W, - with a specified temperature range from -40°C to 160°C, - with a worm gear drive, - with a mechanical attachment interface, - with 2 electrical connections, - with a maximum torque of 75 Nm
- [8501 10 99 60](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109960) DC motor - with a rotor speed of 3 500 rpm or more but not more than 5 000 rpm loaded and not more than 6 500 rpm when not loaded - with a power supply voltage of 100 V or more but not more than 240 V for use in the manufacture of electric fryers
- [8501 10 99 64](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109964) DC motor to control angular position of the flap to adjust gas flow in the Air Throttle and EGR valve: -with Ingress Protection (IP) standard of IP69, -with a rotor speed of not more than 6 500 rpm when not loaded, -with a rated voltage of 12,0 V (± 0,1), -of a specified temperature range of - 40 °C or more but not more than 165 °C, -with or without a connecting pinion, -with or without an engine connector, -with or without a flange, -with a diameter of not more than 40 mm (not including the flange), -with an overall height of not more than 90 mm (from the base to the pinion)
- [8501 10 99 65](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109965) Electric turbocharger actuator, with: - a DC motor, - an integrated gear mechanism, - a (pulling)force of 200 N or more at a minimum of 140°C elevated ambient temperature, - a (pulling) force of 250 N or more in each position of its stroke, - an effective stroke of 15 mm or more but not more than 25 mm, - with or without an on-board diagnostics interface
- [8501 10 99 70](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109970) DC stepping motor, with - a two-phase winding, - a rated voltage of 9 V or more, but not more than 16,0 V - of a specified temperature range covering at least - 40 °C to + 105 °C - with or without connecting pinion - with or without motor drive connector
- [8501 10 99 75](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109975) Permanently excited DC motor with - a multiple-phase winding, - an external diameter of 24 mm or more but not more than 38 mm, - a rated speed of not more than 12 000 rpm, - a power supply voltage of 8 V or more but not more than 27 V, - with or without a pulley, - with or without a gear wheel
- [8501 10 99 79](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109979) DC motor with brushes and an internal rotor with a three-phase winding, whether or not equipped with a worm or a pinion, of a specified temperature range covering at least - 20°C to + 70°C
- [8501 10 99 90](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109990) Other

- Previous line: [8501 10 93 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109310) For use in certain types of aircraft
- Next line: [8501 10 99 10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109910) For use in certain types of aircraft

## Frequently asked questions

### What does tariff line 8501 10 93 90 cover in the European Union tariff?

In the European Union tariff, line 8501 10 93 90 covers motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W, AC motors.

### What is the general (MFN) duty on 8501 10 93 90 in the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty rate is 2.7%. The rate is published on 8501 10 93 00.

### Which preferential rates apply to 8501 10 93 90?

Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes: EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods, Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member St…, EEA - European Economic Area, a group of origins (TARIC area XC) and a group of origins (TARIC area XL), and to goods from CARIFORUM, the Eastern and Southern Africa States, SADC EPA, GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries - Everything But Arms), GSP - General arrangements, GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance), OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories), Central America, Mercosur, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Switzerland, Côte d'Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Algeria, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, the Faroe Islands, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Ghana, Israel, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Papua New Guinea, Palestine, the Solomon Islands, Singapore, Syria, Tunisia, Ukraine, the United States, Vietnam, Samoa, Kosovo, Serbia and South Africa.

## Sources and updates

The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Official source files:

- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/8501109390.json