9902.16.11 - AC electric motors of an output exceeding 74.6 W but not exceeding 95 W, single phase, each equipped with a capacitor and a speed control mechanism (provided for in subheading 8501.40.40)

This HTS category, 9902.16.11, specifically covers alternating current (AC) electric motors designed for a particular power output range and equipped with key functional components. The motors must have an electrical output exceeding 74.6 Watts but not exceeding 95 Watts. Crucially, they are single-phase motors and must each be fitted with both a capacitor and a speed control mechanism. This specific combination of power output, phase, and integrated control features distinguishes these motors from other electrical motors.

While the broader HTS system classifies electric motors under Chapter 85, this Chapter 99 provision represents a temporary modification or special classification. Therefore, this category is distinguished not by inherent product differences at the primary classification level (like a comparison to live animals or agricultural products found in earlier chapters), but by its placement within a temporary or special legislation chapter. The "provided for in subheading 8501.40.40" notation indicates that the underlying classification of these motors, absent this special provision, would typically fall under that specific subheading within Chapter 85. This highlights that Chapter 99 codes are often layered on top of existing classifications to implement specific trade policies or restrictions.

As a leaf node within the HTS database, HTS 9902.16.11 has no further subcategories. Its classification is definitive for AC electric motors meeting the precise technical specifications of output power, single-phase operation, and the inclusion of both a capacitor and a speed control mechanism. Importers must ensure their product aligns exactly with these criteria to correctly apply this temporary or special provision. Failure to meet any one of these defining characteristics would necessitate classification under a different, likely primary, HTS code.