HS 8501.51, HS 8501.52 and HS 8501.53 with respect to:

Single speed, three-phase 50 Hz induction motors that have:

•  2, 4 and 6 poles;

•  rated output power from 0.75 kW to 375 kW;

•  rated voltage up to 1,000V; and

•  rated on the basis of continuous duty operation

The following motors will be excluded:

•  Motors specifically designed to operate:

•  where ambient air temperatures exceed 60°C;

•  in maximum operating temperature above 400°C;

•  where ambient air temperatures are less than -30°C for any motor or less than 0°C for a motor with water cooling;

•  where the water coolant temperature at the inlet to a product is less than 0°C or exceeding 32°C; or

•  in potentially explosive atmospheres;

•  Motors specified to operate wholly immersed in a liquid;

•  Multi-speed motors;

•  Brake motors;

•  Torque motors;

•  Motors that are completely integrated into a product where the motors' energy performance cannot be tested independently from the product (e.g. chiller compressor);

•  Motors that are supplied exclusively to third parties who will incorporate the motors into equipment that will be exported to another country; and

•  Motors exempted by the Director-General of Environmental Protection of the National Environment Agency.

(HS: 85015) .

•  Energy Conservation Act (in English)

•  Energy Conservation (Registrable Goods) Order 2013 (in English)

•  Energy Conservation (Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards for Registrable Goods) Regulations 2013 (in English)

•  Energy Conservation (Composition of Offences) Regulations 2013 (in English)

The above documents are available online at http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/

Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for motors set at IE3* (Premium Efficiency) class will be effective from 1 October 2018. Only motors that meet the prescribed MEPS requirements will be permitted to be sold in Singapore. MEPS for motors helps to prevent consumers from becoming locked into high energy consumption and costs over the lifespan of the motor.

The Energy Conservation (Registrable Goods) Order 2013, Energy Conservation (Energy Labelling and Minimum Performance Standards for Registrable Goods) Regulations 2013 and the Energy Conservation (Composition of Offences) Regulations 2013 will be amended to introduce MEPS for motors.

The energy performance of motors must be tested and reported in accordance with the IEC 60034-2-1 (Method 2-1-1b) or the IEEE 112 (Method B) test standards. Information on the IE efficiency class, year of manufacture, and nominal efficiency at 100%, 75%, and 50% rated loads must be displayed on the motor.

^[1] The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) categorises motors into four energy efficiency classes in accordance to IEC 60034-30-1:2014, namely Standard (IE1), High (IE2), Premium (IE3) and Super Premium (IE4) .

^*The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) categorises motors into four energy efficiency classes in accordance to IEC 60034-30-1:2014, namely Standard (IE1), High (IE2), Premium (IE3) and Super Premium (IE4)