8501.10.40.20 - AC

This HTS category, 8501.10.40.20, specifically classifies Alternating Current (AC) motors with an output not exceeding 37.5 Watts, and further refined to those with an output under 18.65 Watts, categorized as "Other" within this sub-grouping. These are typically small, fractional horsepower AC motors designed for a wide array of applications where lower power requirements are sufficient. Examples include motors found in small household appliances like blenders, electric toothbrushes, electric fans, and certain types of toys. The key differentiator is the use of alternating current as the power source and their relatively low power output.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8501.10.40.80 ("Other"), lies in the fundamental power type. While both are small motors under 37.5W and under 18.65W, this specific subcategory (8501.10.40.20) is exclusively for AC motors. The sibling category likely encompasses other types of motors at this granular level that do not fit the AC designation, potentially including specialized DC motors or other configurations not explicitly covered elsewhere.

As a leaf node, this category does not contain further subcategories. Classification within 8501.10.40.20 hinges on confirming the motor operates on AC power, its total output power is less than 37.5W, and specifically falls within the narrower range of under 18.65W. The "Other" designation signifies that once these primary criteria are met, and it is not specifically described by a more precise sub-heading (which do not exist at this level), it is classified here.