8501.52 - Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW:

This HTS category, 8501.52, specifically classifies AC electric motors that are multi-phase and have an output power exceeding 750 watts but not exceeding 75 kilowatts. These motors are designed for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications where a moderate to significant power output is required, such as in pumps, fans, compressors, machine tools, and conveyors. The defining characteristic for inclusion here is the specified power range, placing them between smaller, lighter-duty motors and larger, heavy-duty industrial units.

To differentiate, this category sits between sibling categories 8501.51 and 8501.53. Category 8501.51 covers multi-phase AC motors with an output power *not exceeding* 750 watts, typically used for smaller appliances or less demanding tasks. Conversely, category 8501.53 encompasses multi-phase AC motors with an output power *exceeding* 75 kilowatts, intended for very high-power industrial machinery. Therefore, 8501.52 serves as a crucial middle ground for motors operating within a substantial, yet not the highest, power output spectrum.

Within this classification, further subdivisions exist to refine the categorization based on more specific power output ranges. Subcategory 8501.52.40.00 addresses motors exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 14.92 kW, while the broader subcategory 8501.52.80 covers all other motors within the overall 750 W to 75 kW range not specifically detailed in the preceding subcategory. These subdivisions allow for a more granular classification, aiding in the accurate assessment of duties and trade statistics for these mid-range industrial motors.