8501.34.30.00 - Motors

This HTS classification, 8501.34.30.00, specifically designates direct current (DC) motors with an output exceeding 375 kilowatts (kW). These are powerful motors designed for industrial applications requiring significant torque and power, such as heavy machinery, large pumps, or industrial rolling mills. The key defining characteristic is the DC power source and the high power output threshold.

While this category focuses on DC motors, its sibling, 8501.34.61.00, covers DC generators. Generators are designed to produce electrical energy from mechanical energy, whereas motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. Therefore, the distinction lies in the fundamental function: generation versus power conversion.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level is definitive, based on the product being a DC motor with an output exceeding 375 kW. Import and export professionals should verify the motor's power rating and confirm it operates on a DC current to ensure correct classification under this specific code.