HTSUS, United States

8503.00.20.00

Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading 8501 or 8502 / Commutators

Classification path

  1. Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading 8501 or 8502
  2. Commutators

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
2.4%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
35%
Unit of quantity
No.

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, B, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 8503

About heading 8503

Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading 8501 or 8502

Heading 8503 covers parts suitable for use solely or principally with electric motors and generators of heading 8501 or with electric generating sets and rotary converters of heading 8502. The lines first separate commutators and stators or rotors, then break out remaining parts by motor size, aircraft generator use, motor use, generator use, wind-powered generating set use, and residual other.

Full guide to heading 8503

Products in this heading

  • Commutators for electric motors
  • Stators for motors under 18.65 W
  • Rotors for generators suitable for use on aircraft
  • Stators and rotors for other heading 8501 machines
  • Parts of electric motors
  • Parts of AC generators (alternators)
  • Parts of wind-powered generating sets

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for motor commutators?

Commutators for machines of heading 8501 or 8502 are classified in 8503.00.20.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.4%.

What is the duty on stators and rotors for motors under 18.65 W?

Stators and rotors for the goods of heading 8501 for motors of under 18.65 W are classified in 8503.00.35.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 6.5%.

How do I classify parts of wind-powered generating sets?

Parts of wind-powered generating sets are classified in 8503.00.95.70, with a general (MFN) rate of 3%.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 22, 2026.

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