U.S. imports of AC Generators (Alternators), Output Exceeding 75 KVA but Not Exceeding 375 KVA (HS 850162) totaled $28.6M in August 2026, imported from 43 countries.
Importers of AC Generators (Alternators), Output Exceeding 75 KVA but Not Exceeding 375 KVA paid $589K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.05% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. AC Generators (Alternators), Output Exceeding 75 KVA but Not Exceeding 375 KVA imports of $28.6M in August 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $24.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMid-range alternators in the 75–375 KVA band are core components in commercial standby power systems, data center backup installations, and marine applications, where reliable three-phase output at sustained load is critical. Despite the heading's broad KVA range, the US schedule consolidates classification into a single 10-digit line (8501620100), so the primary compliance task is confirming the unit's rated output falls within the heading's bounds. The United Kingdom and Germany lead US imports, reflecting the strength of European power-generation equipment manufacturers in this segment.
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Heading 8502 covers complete electric generating sets, which combine a prime mover (such as a diesel or gas engine) with an alternator in a single unit. Heading 850162 applies to the alternator alone, imported without its prime mover. If an alternator arrives mounted to an engine on a common base frame and is presented as a functional generating set, CBP will typically classify the entire assembly under 8502 rather than splitting the components.
As of current trade-remedy orders, India and Singapore are not subject to Section 301 tariffs (which target Chinese-origin goods) or Section 232 measures applicable to electric generators in this category. However, antidumping or countervailing duty orders are product- and country-specific and can be initiated at any time. Importers should check the USITC and Commerce Department's active order lists before finalizing sourcing decisions.
Subheading 10 of 17 in heading 8501
Subheading 850162 · $28.6M of $1.2B
ImportsExports
Imports
$28.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$32.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $301.5M of AC Generators (Alternators), Output Exceeding 75 KVA but Not Exceeding 375 KVA and exported $370.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 11.3% duty; Panama 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
88.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 2.05% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8501620100 | AC Generators (Alternators), Output Lt=75 Kva | $28.7M | 2.05% | 11.48% | $589K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8501620100 | AC Generators (Alternators), Output Lt=75 Kva | $32.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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