8501.40.60.20 - Gear motors

This HTS classification, 8501.40.60.20, specifically covers gear motors. Gear motors are integrated units consisting of an electric motor coupled with a gearbox, designed to reduce rotational speed and increase torque. They are used in a wide range of applications where precise speed control and significant torque output are required, such as in conveyor systems, automated machinery, and industrial equipment. The classification is for AC motors that are single-phase and fall under the broader category of "other" AC motors beyond specific subheadings.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 8501.40.60.40 (also "Other"), is crucial. While both fall under the general umbrella of "Other" AC motors, single-phase, the 8501.40.60.20 subheading is specifically designated for those units that incorporate a gear reduction mechanism. The sibling category would encompass other single-phase AC motors not fitting into more specific subheadings and importantly, not having an integrated gearbox. The defining characteristic for this subheading is the presence of the geared component specifically designed to modify the motor's output characteristics.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification is definitive for gear motors falling within the specified parameters of single-phase AC motors that are not otherwise classified. Classification for these goods relies on identifying the integrated nature of the motor and the gearbox, and confirming its single-phase AC electrical characteristics, to ensure accurate tariff application.