Heading 8502

HTS code 8502 — Electric generating sets and rotary converters

Chapter
85 — Electrical machinery and electronics
Tariff lines
12
General duty
General duty rates from 2% to 3%

Tariff lines under heading 8502

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
8502.11.0000Of an output not exceeding 75 kVA (Electric generating sets and rotary converters > Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines))2.5%No.
8502.12.0000Of an output exceeding 75 kVA but not exceeding 375 kVA (Electric generating sets and rotary converters > Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines))2.5%No.
8502.13.0020Exceeding 375 kVA but not exceeding 1,000 kVA (Electric generating sets and rotary converters > Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines) > Of an output exceeding 375 kVA)2%No.
8502.13.0040Exceeding 1,000 kVA (Electric generating sets and rotary converters > Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines) > Of an output exceeding 375 kVA)2%No.
8502.20.0030Of an output not exceeding 1.875 kVA (Electric generating sets and rotary converters > Generating sets with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines)2%No.
8502.20.0060Of an output exceeding 1.875 kVA but not exceeding 6.25 kVA (Electric generating sets and rotary converters > Generating sets with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines)2%No.
8502.20.0070Of an output exceeding 6.25 kVA but not exceeding 75 kVA (Electric generating sets and rotary converters > Generating sets with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines)2%No.
8502.20.0085Of an output exceeding 75 kVA (Electric generating sets and rotary converters > Generating sets with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines)2%No.
8502.31.0000Wind-powered (Electric generating sets and rotary converters > Other generating sets)2.5%No.
8502.39.0040Powered by steam turbine (Electric generating sets and rotary converters > Other generating sets > Other)2.5%No.
8502.39.0080Other (Electric generating sets and rotary converters > Other generating sets > Other)2.5%No.
8502.40.0000Electric rotary converters (Electric generating sets and rotary converters)3%No.

Documents required to import under 8502

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • FCC Declaration (Form 740)Conditional

    Required for electronic devices that emit radio frequency

  • FDA Radiation Declaration (Form 2877)Conditional

    Required for products that emit radiation (X-ray, laser, microwave, etc.)

Common questions

What is HTS code 8502?
HTS heading 8502 covers electric generating sets and rotary converters. It sits in Chapter 85 (electrical machinery and electronics) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 12 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8502?
General duty rates from 2% to 3%. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 8502 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 85