8501.40.50.20 - Gear motors

This HTS category, 8501.40.50.20, specifically classifies AC electric motors that are single-phase and designed to operate within a precise output range of exceeding 735 Watts but under 746 Watts. These motors are characterized by their integrated gearbox, forming a gear motor unit, which provides torque multiplication and speed reduction capabilities. Such units are essential in applications where controlled rotational power at reduced speeds is required, common in industrial machinery, conveyor systems, and automated equipment.

The distinguishing feature of this classification, compared to its sibling category 8501.40.50.40 ("Other"), lies in the specific output power range and the inherent presence of a gearbox. While the "Other" category would encompass AC single-phase motors within the broader "output exceeding 735 W but under 746 W" grouping that *do not* have an integrated gearbox, this category is exclusively for those units where the motor and gearbox are combined into a single functional assembly.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions within this specific classification. Therefore, the classification of an article under 8501.40.50.20 hinges entirely on meeting the criteria of being an AC, single-phase motor with an integrated gearbox, and possessing an output power between 735 W and 746 W. Accurate determination of the motor's rated output power is crucial for correct classification.