8501.10.40.80 - Other

This HTS subcategory, 8501.10.40.80, encompasses electric motors with an output not exceeding 37.5 watts, specifically those rated under 18.65 watts, that are not otherwise classified as AC or DC motors within this specific grouping. It serves as a residual category for smaller, low-power electric motors that do not fit neatly into more defined subheadings based on their electrical current type.

The distinction of this "Other" category lies in its inclusiveness of motors whose specific AC or DC designation for this precise product range is not the primary classification driver, or perhaps for specialized motors where the current type is secondary to another defining characteristic not captured by sibling categories. This category is intended for those motors that fall within the 0.5-18.65 watt output range but are not exclusively defined as AC or DC for the purposes of immediate classification at this granular level.

As a leaf node, 8501.10.40.80 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification within this code relies on careful examination of the motor's specifications and its intended application to ensure it does not meet the criteria for AC (8501.10.40.20) or DC motors, or other potentially more specific classifications not explicitly listed as siblings. This often involves reviewing technical specifications, primary function, and any unique design features.