HS Code 8501.53.00.20
Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Other AC motors, multi-phase: - Of an output exceeding 75 kW - Of an output not exceeding 149 kW
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
Free
About HS Code 8501.53.00.20
HS code 8501.53.00.20 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Other AC motors, multi-phase: - Of an output exceeding 75 kW - Of an output not exceeding 149 kW. It falls under Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 8501 and subheading 8501.53. This code is used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to determine customs duties, taxes, and regulatory compliance when you import into Canada.
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for 8501.53.00.20 is Free. This means no customs duty is charged regardless of the country of origin, though GST/HST and other applicable taxes still apply. 20 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 20 offer duty-free access (for example: Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff, Least Developed Country Tariff, General Preferential Tariff, United States Tariff, Mexico Tariff).
Key trade agreement eligibility: CUSMA (USA, Mexico) duty-free · CETA (EU) duty-free · CPTPP (Asia-Pacific) duty-free.
Example Calculation for 8501.53.00.20
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 8501.53.00.20 into Canada (without a preferential trade agreement), here is the approximate cost breakdown:
| Value for Duty (VFD) | $10,000 |
| MFN Duty (Free) | $0 |
| GST (5%) | $500 |
| Total Landed Cost (approx.) | $10,500 |
Illustrative example. Does not include surtaxes, SIMA, excise duties, freight, provincial HST/PST, or trade-agreement exemptions. Use our calculator for an exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions about HS Code 8501.53.00.20
What is HS code 8501.53.00.20?
HS code 8501.53.00.20 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Other AC motors, multi-phase: - Of an output exceeding 75 kW - Of an output not exceeding 149 kW". It sits under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 8501.53.00.20?
Imports classified under HS code 8501.53.00.20 are duty-free at the MFN (Most Favoured Nation) rate. You still pay GST/HST and other applicable taxes. Use our calculator to see the full landed cost.
Can I import 8501.53.00.20 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 8501.53.00.20 is duty-free under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) when the goods originate in the US or Mexico and you provide a valid certification of origin. GST/HST still applies on import.
Does CETA apply to HS code 8501.53.00.20?
Yes. Imports of HS code 8501.53.00.20 from the European Union enter Canada duty-free under the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with a valid origin declaration from the EU exporter.
What surtaxes or SIMA duties apply to HS code 8501.53.00.20?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 8501.53.00.20. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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20 applicable trade agreements
| Code | Trade Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| CCoFTA | Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CEPT | Canada-EFTA Preferential Tariff | Free |
| CETA | Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement | Free |
| CHFTA | Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CIAT | Canada-Israel Agreement Tariff | Free |
| CJFTA | Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CKFTA | Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPaFTA | Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPFTA | Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CUKTCA | Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement | Free |
| CT | Chile Tariff | Free |
| CCCT | Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff | Free |
| CPTPP | Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership | Free |
| CRT | Costa Rica Tariff | Free |
| GPT | General Preferential Tariff | Free |
| IT | Iceland Tariff | Free |
| LDCT | Least Developed Country Tariff | Free |
| MT | Mexico Tariff | Free |
| UAT | Ukraine Tariff | Free |
| UST | United States Tariff | Free |
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Other codes under chapter 85
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8501.10.00 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W | Free |
| 8501.10.00.11 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W - Of an output of less than 18.65 W: - AC | Free |
| 8501.10.00.12 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W - Of an output of less than 18.65 W: - DC | Free |
| 8501.10.00.19 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W - Of an output of less than 18.65 W: - Other | Free |
| 8501.10.00.21 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W - Of an output of 18.65 W or more but not exceeding 37.5 W: - AC | Free |
| 8501.10.00.22 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W - Of an output of 18.65 W or more but not exceeding 37.5 W: - DC | Free |
| 8501.10.00.29 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W - Of an output of 18.65 W or more but not exceeding 37.5 W: - Other | Free |
| 8501.20.00.00 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Universal AC/DC motors of an output exceeding 37.5 W | Free |
| 8501.31.00 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators: - Of an output not exceeding 750 W | Free |
| 8501.31.00.10 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators: - Of an output not exceeding 750 W - DC motors, of an output exceeding 37.5 W but not exceeding 75 W | Free |
| 8501.31.00.20 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators: - Of an output not exceeding 750 W - DC motors, of an output exceeding 75 W but less than 750 W | Free |
| 8501.31.00.90 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators: - Of an output not exceeding 750 W - Other | Free |
| 8501.32.20.00 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators: - Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW - Motors for use as the primary source of mechanical power for electric powered vehicles of subheading 8703.80 or 8703.90 | Free |
| 8501.32.90 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators: - Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW - Other | Free |
| 8501.32.90.10 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators: - Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW - Other - DC generators | Free |
| 8501.32.90.90 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators: - Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW - Other - Other | Free |
| 8501.33.00.00 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators: - Of an output exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW | Free |
| 8501.34.00 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators: - Of an output exceeding 375 kW | Free |
| 8501.34.00.30 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators: - Of an output exceeding 375 kW - Generators | Free |
| 8501.34.00.40 | Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets). - Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators: - Of an output exceeding 375 kW - Motors | Free |
Real products CBSA has classified
From CBSA advance rulings on tariff classification. Each ruling concerns one specific good.
Rulings in heading 8501
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