U.S. imports of Generators & Accessories (End-Use 20000) totaled $4.6B in August 2026, imported from 135 countries.
Importers of Generators & Accessories paid $536.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.93% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPower generators and their accessories enter US commerce under end-use category 20000, spanning a broad range of generating sets from diesel-driven standby units to turbine-driven industrial installations. Classification at the 10-digit HTS level turns on engine type, output capacity (measured in kVA or kW), and whether the unit is self-contained or a component assembly — distinctions that directly affect applicable duty rates and any Section 301 exposure on Chinese-origin equipment. Accessories such as voltage regulators, transfer switches, and control panels may classify separately from the generating set itself, so importers should confirm each component's tariff treatment before entry.
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136.8K import shipments a month
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
Output capacity in kVA or kW is a primary classification criterion under the HTS schedules governing generating sets. Units below and above specific thresholds fall into different tariff lines with potentially different duty rates, so accurate nameplate data is essential before filing entry.
It depends on how the goods are imported. A complete generating set with integral accessories may be classified as a unit, but separately imported components — such as transfer switches, voltage regulators, or control panels — typically classify under their own HTS headings. A licensed customs broker can advise on whether GRI rules allow combined classification.
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Commodity 20000 · $4.6B of $146.7B
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Imports · August 2026
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China pays 37.2% duty; Mexico 7.0%.
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$4.6BYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $50.2B of Generators & Accessories.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.