8501.40.60 - Other

This HTS category, 8501.40.60, encompasses "Other" AC single-phase motors that do not fall into the specific output power ranges defined by its sibling categories. It serves as a residual classification for single-phase AC motors where the exported or imported goods' rated output power falls outside the parameters specified in 8501.40.20, 8501.40.40, and 8501.40.50. Therefore, if a single-phase AC motor's output power is not within the described wattages of its siblings, it would be classified under this "Other" designation.

The primary distinction from its sibling categories lies solely in the specified output power. For instance, 8501.40.20 covers motors with an output exceeding 37.5 W but not exceeding 74.6 W, while 8501.40.40 covers a different power band. This category acts as a catch-all for any other single-phase AC motors based on their power rating not conforming to these explicit ranges.

This category is further subdivided to provide more granular classification for specific types of AC single-phase motors. The subcategories, 8501.40.60.20 for "Gear motors" and 8501.40.60.40 for "Other," allow for a more precise identification based on the motor's construction and intended application. Gear motors, for example, integrate a gearbox to reduce speed and increase torque, a distinct feature that warrants separate classification within this broader "Other" group.