8501.32.55.40 - Other

This HTS category, 8501.32.55.40, encompasses "Other" DC motors with an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW, excluding those specifically designated for use in civil aircraft. It serves as a residual category for DC motors within this specific power range that do not fit into more narrowly defined classifications. The classification hinges on the electrical nature of the motor (DC), its power output parameters, and the absence of specific application criteria that would place it elsewhere.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8501.32.55.20, is crucial. The sibling category is exclusively for DC motors of similar power output that are explicitly intended for integration into civil aircraft systems. Therefore, motors classified under 8501.32.55.40 would be those for general industrial, commercial, or other non-aircraft applications, even if they possess technical specifications that *could* theoretically be adapted for aviation. The primary determinant is the intended use or design for that specific application.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification under 8501.32.55.40 is on definitively identifying DC motors within the specified kilowatt range and confirming that they do not meet the criteria for any other, more specific, subheadings within this section. Examples might include DC motors used in industrial machinery, electric vehicles (other than those with specific civil aviation components), heavy-duty pumps, or specialized industrial automation equipment that fall outside the civil aircraft designation.