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HTS Code · Chapter 85 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

8501.10.40.20AC

Also written 8501104020 and 8501.10.4020

HTS Code 8501.10.40.20 covers any article best defined as Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such ArticlesElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articlesElectric motors and generators (excluding generating sets):Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W:Of under 18.65 W:OtherAC in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from China pay 41.9% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 8501.10.40.20 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 39.4% to 41.9%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 8501.10.40.20

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

China
Total duty
41.9%
$4,190.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
42.37%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$14,237.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty4.4%
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.01Section 301 China: List 19903.05.31Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 8501.10.40.20

Set at 8501.10.40 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
4.4%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
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Column 2 (Non-NTR)
35%
Units of Quantity
No.
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China41.9%
  • Mexico14.4%
  • Canada14.4%
  • Vietnam16.9%
  • Germany10%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 8501.10.40.20 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from China pay 41.9% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China
41.9%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China4.4%41.9%
Mexico4.4%14.4%0% with USMCA
Canada4.4%14.4%0% with USMCA
Vietnam4.4%16.9%
Germany4.4%10%
Japan4.4%12.5%
South Korea4.4%12.5%
Taiwan4.4%10%
India4.4%14.4%
Ireland4.4%10%
Italy4.4%10%
Switzerland4.4%12.5%
Thailand4.4%16.9%
Malaysia4.4%14.4%
United Kingdom4.4%14.4%
France4.4%10%
Indonesia4.4%14.4%
Brazil4.4%41.9%
Bangladesh4.4%14.4%
Cambodia4.4%14.4%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from China pay 41.9% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Mexico pay 14.4% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Canada pay 14.4% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Vietnam pay 16.9% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.6%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.1%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.1%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.6%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from India pay 14.4% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.6%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.6%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.1%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Thailand pay 16.9% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Malaysia pay 14.4% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from United Kingdom pay 14.4% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from France pay 10% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.6%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Indonesia pay 14.4% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Brazil pay 41.9% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Bangladesh pay 14.4% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Cambodia pay 14.4% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8501.10.40.20 From

In 2025 the US imported $272M of ac (HTS 8501.10.40.20), up 45% on 2024, mostly from Switzerland (36%), Mexico (19%) and China (15%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
Switzerland$98M36%171%12.5%
Mexico$52M19%23%14.4%0% with USMCA
China$42M15%3%41.9%
Vietnam$37M14%11%16.9%
Japan$11M4%66%12.5%
Hungary$7M3%19%10%
Germany$5M2%2%10%
Czech Republic$3M1%32%10%
South Korea$3M1%38%12.5%
Thailand$2M1%32%16.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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hq 953365Mar 2, 1993

Protest No. 2704-93-100147; Gear Motor; Explanatory Note 85.01(1)(A); HQ 952500; 8432.80.00

8501.10.40
hq 950870Jan 16, 1992

Windshield Wiper Motors; Chapter 85, Note 2; Section XVI, Note 2(a); Section XVII, Note 2(f); 8512.40.40; 8512.90.90; 8708.99.50; HQ 950557; HQ 088650 Dear Sir:

8501.10.40
hq 957555RevokedJan 30, 1995

Revocation of NY 804604; Aerosol Dispenser; Explanatory Note 85.01(I)(A); Electric Motors; HQs 950834 and 952500; NY 882294; 8479.89.65

8501.10.40
hq 087909Dec 26, 1990

Application For Further Review Of Protest No. 2704-89-001579; DC Motor Gear Box Assembly; Parts Of Automatic Data Processing Machines And Units Thereof; Thermal Transfer Printers; Gear Head; Gear Box; Shaft; Insulated Electrical Conductors

8501.10.408473.30.40
ny a83677May 31, 1996

The tariff classification of stepper motors from Germany

8501.10.40
hq 953198Oct 1, 1993

Protest No. 2704-92-100779; servos for model airplanes; electric motors; heading 8529; parts; Section XVI, Note 2(a); EN 85.01; HQs 088726, 952500, 950834

8501.10.40
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What does HTS code 8501.10.40.20 cover?

HTS code 8501.10.40.20 covers AC, classified under 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) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 4.4%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8501.10.40.20?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8501.10.40.20 is 4.4%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from China?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from China pay 41.9% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Vietnam pay 16.9% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of AC (HTS 8501.10.40.20) from Mexico pay 14.4% in duties: the 4.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 8501.10.40.20 from?

In 2025 the US imported $272M of AC under HTS 8501.10.40.20, mostly from Switzerland (36%), Mexico (19%) and China (15%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8501.10.40.20?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8501.10.40.20 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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