HS Code:
The category 'Other DC motors; DC generators, other than photovoltaic generators' under HS Code 850132 includes direct current (DC) motors and generators with an output not exceeding 750 W to 75 kW, excluding photovoltaic generators. These products are essential components in various applications, including industrial machinery, automotive systems, and consumer electronics. They are used for converting electrical energy into mechanical energy (motors) or vice versa (generators). This category is critical for industries focusing on automation, renewable energy systems, and electric vehicle production.
Total Trade Volume
USD 12.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Japan EPA)
Rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs)
Increased need for DC motors in EV drivetrains and auxiliary systems, driving trade growth in this category.
2021-2023
Growth in industrial automation
Higher adoption of DC motors in robotics and automated machinery, boosting exports from manufacturing hubs like China and Germany.
2020-2022
Shift towards energy-efficient technologies
Manufacturers are focusing on energy-efficient DC motors, influencing trade patterns towards countries with advanced R&D capabilities.
2019-2023
The imposition of additional tariffs by the US on Chinese-made DC motors and generators has led to supply chain disruptions and a shift towards alternative suppliers like Vietnam and Mexico.
Mid-2022
Increased costs for US importers and potential market share loss for Chinese exporters.
The EU has introduced stricter energy efficiency standards for DC motors under the Green Deal, encouraging the adoption of sustainable technologies.
Early 2023
Favors exporters from countries with advanced green technology while posing compliance challenges for others.
Countries like South Korea and Japan have ramped up production of electric vehicles, increasing demand for DC motors and related components.
Late 2022
Boosts regional trade and strengthens supply chains within Asia.