8501.40.40.40 - Other

This HTS code, 8501.40.40.40, encompasses single-phase AC motors with an electrical output exceeding 74.6 Watts but not exceeding 735 Watts, which are not specifically classified under other subheadings. These motors are designed for a wide range of applications where a single-phase power source is utilized and a moderate power output is required. Their construction and operational characteristics define their inclusion within this broad category.

This classification serves as a residual category for single-phase AC motors within the 74.6W to 735W range, distinct from the more specific "gear motors" found under subheading 8501.40.40.20. While gear motors incorporate a gearbox for torque multiplication or speed reduction, the motors classified here are typically standalone units without integrated gearing mechanisms. Their primary function is direct rotational drive.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, accurate classification relies on confirming that the motor meets the power output criteria (greater than 74.6W and less than or equal to 735W), operates on a single-phase AC power supply, and does not fit the description of any preceding or sibling categories, particularly the dedicated "gear motors." Examples of items falling here might include certain types of fan motors, pump motors, or motors for small industrial equipment that meet the specified power range.