Single-phase AC electric motors from India
India exported $66.9 million of single-phase AC electric motors (HS 8501.40) in FY2025-26, down 22% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 13.3% to 14% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 40.8% to 41.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 13.3%China 40.8%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $67MDown 22.1% on last year
- HS code
- 8501.40Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8501.40.20 | Other AC motors, single-phase: Of an output exceeding 37.5 W but not exceeding <il>74.6 W</il> | 3.3% | 13.3% | 40.8% |
| 8501.40.40 | Other AC motors, single-phase: Of an output exceeding <il>74.6 W</il> but not exceeding <il>735 W</il> | 4% | 14% | 41.5% |
| 8501.40.50 | Other AC motors, single-phase: Of an output exceeding <il>735 W</il> but under <il>746 W</il> | 3.3% | 13.3% | 40.8% |
| 8501.40.60 | Other AC motors, single-phase: Other | 3.7% | 13.7% | 41.2% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of single-phase AC electric motors
India's exports to all countries under HS 8501.40, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8501.40 is 2.1%, ranging from 0% to 2.7% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.7% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on single-phase AC electric motors from India?
13.3% to 14% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 8501.40, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 40.8% to 41.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for single-phase AC electric motors?
8501.40, under heading 8501 (Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export single-phase AC electric motors?
Yes. India exported $66.9 million under HS 8501.40 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.