European Union tariff line 8501 32 00 40: DC motor with or without commutator, for driving hand-held power tools, lawn mowers or home appliances, with: -an external diameter of 24,2 mm or more, but not more than 140 mm, -a rated speed of 3300 rpm or more, but not more than 26200 rpm, -a rated supply voltage of 3,6 V or more, but not more than 230 V, -an output power of more than 37,5 W , but not more than 2400 W, -a free load current of not more than 20,1 A, -a maximum efficiency of 50 % or more,
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Key facts
- Tariff line
- 8501 32 00 40
- Covers
- Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW, DC motor with or without commutator, for driving hand-held power tools, lawn mowers or home appliances, with: -an external diameter of 24,2 mm or more, but not more than 140 mm, -a rated speed of 3300 rpm or more, but not more than 26200 rpm, -a rated supply voltage of 3,6 V or more, but not more than 230 V, -an output power of more than 37,5 W , but not more than 2400 W, -a free load current of not more than 20,1 A, -a maximum efficiency of 50 % or more
- 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
- HS subheading
- 8501.32
Summary
In the European Union tariff, line 8501 32 00 40 covers other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW, DC motor with or without commutator, for driving hand-held power tools, lawn mowers or home appliances, with: -an external diameter of 24,2 mm or more, but not more than 140 mm, -a rated speed of 3300 rpm or more, but not more than 26200 rpm, -a rated supply voltage of 3,6 V or more, but not more than 230 V, -an output power of more than 37,5 W , but not more than 2400 W, -a free load current of not more than 20,1 A, -a maximum efficiency of 50 % or more. The general (MFN) duty rate is 2.7%. It falls under HS subheading 8501.32 in heading 85.01 (chapter 85).
What this line covers
In the European Union tariff, line 8501 32 00 40 covers other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW, DC motor with or without commutator, for driving hand-held power tools, lawn mowers or home appliances, with: -an external diameter of 24,2 mm or more, but not more than 140 mm, -a rated speed of 3300 rpm or more, but not more than 26200 rpm, -a rated supply voltage of 3,6 V or more, but not more than 230 V, -an output power of more than 37,5 W , but not more than 2400 W, -a free load current of not more than 20,1 A, -a maximum efficiency of 50 % or more.
Its legal text is “DC motor with or without commutator, for driving hand-held power tools, lawn mowers or home appliances, with: -an external diameter of 24,2 mm or more, but not more than 140 mm, -a rated speed of 3300 rpm or more, but not more than 26200 rpm, -a rated supply voltage of 3,6 V or more, but not more than 230 V, -an output power of more than 37,5 W , but not more than 2400 W, -a free load current of not more than 20,1 A, -a maximum efficiency of 50 % or more”, read under “Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators”, “Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW” and “Other”.
How it is structured
It falls under HS subheading 8501.32 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 8501.32
- Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators
- Within the subheading
- Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW
- Within the subheading
- Other
- Line 8501 32 00 40
- DC motor with or without commutator, for driving hand-held power tools, lawn mowers or home appliances, with: -an external diameter of 24,2 mm or more, but not more than 140 mm, -a rated speed of 3300 rpm or more, but not more than 26200 rpm, -a rated supply voltage of 3,6 V or more, but not more than 230 V, -an output power of more than 37,5 W , but not more than 2400 W, -a free load current of not more than 20,1 A, -a maximum efficiency of 50 % or more,
- Supplementary unit
- Number of items (p/st)
Duty
The general (MFN) duty rate is 2.7%.
Duty-free entry applies to goods that qualify under 5 programmes, and to goods from 51 origins.
| Preferential rate | Programme or origin |
|---|---|
| 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.
Other lines under 8501.32
- 8501 32 00 10For use in civil aircraft
- 8501 32 00 65Ready for installation in vehicles or equipment of headings 8432 and 8433, brushless and permanently excited direct current motor with: - a specified speed of not more than 6000rpm, - a minimum output of 400W, but not more than 1,3kW (at 12 V), or with a minimum output of 750W but not more than 1,55kW (at 36 V), - a flange diameter of 85mm or more but not more than 200mm, - a maximum length of 335mm, measured from the beginning of the shaft to the outer ending, - a housing length of not more than 265mm, measured from the flange to the outer ending, - a maximum of two-piece (basic housing including electric components and flange with minimum 2 and maximum 11 bore holes) aluminium diecast or sheet steel housing whether or not with a sealing compound (groove with an O-ring and grease), - a stator with single T-tooth design and single coil windings in 9/6 or 12/8 or 12/10 topology, and - surface magnets, - whether or not with electronic power steering controller, - whether or not with pulley or coupling, - whether or not with rotor position sensor
- 8501 32 00 99Other
In other countries
National tariff lines under 8501.32 are live on border.bot for the United States (5 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States5 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does tariff line 8501 32 00 40 cover in the European Union tariff?
In the European Union tariff, line 8501 32 00 40 covers other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW, DC motor with or without commutator, for driving hand-held power tools, lawn mowers or home appliances, with: -an external diameter of 24,2 mm or more, but not more than 140 mm, -a rated speed of 3300 rpm or more, but not more than 26200 rpm, -a rated supply voltage of 3,6 V or more, but not more than 230 V, -an output power of more than 37,5 W , but not more than 2400 W, -a free load current of not more than 20,1 A, -a maximum efficiency of 50 % or more.
What is the general (MFN) duty on 8501 32 00 40 in the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty rate is 2.7%.
Which preferential rates apply to 8501 32 00 40?
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.