Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Diesel Electric Generating Sets, 75–375 KVA Output (HS 850212) totaled $11.9M in August 2026.
Importers of Diesel Electric Generating Sets, 75–375 KVA Output paid $1.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 21.41% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Diesel Electric Generating Sets, 75–375 KVA Output imports of $7.2M in August 2026 ran 23% below the year-to-date monthly average of $9.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMid-range diesel generating sets in the 75–375 KVA band are a primary choice for hospitals, data centers, and industrial facilities requiring reliable standby or prime power with proven compression-ignition technology. Brazil leads US import supply for this heading, with the United Kingdom and France also significant sources — reflecting European manufacturers' strong presence in the commercial and industrial genset market. The heading maps to a single 10-digit line, 8502120000. Importers should be aware that complete generating sets — engine, alternator, and control panel assembled on a common base — are classified here rather than as separate components, provided they are presented as a functional unit.
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176 import shipments a month
If the engine and alternator are shipped separately and not presented as a complete, assembled generating set, each component is classified under its own HTS heading — the engine under Chapter 84 and the alternator under Chapter 85. Classification as a complete generating set under 850212 requires that the components be presented together as a functional unit. Importers planning split shipments should consult a customs broker to assess classification and any duty implications.
The manufacturer's nameplate rating and technical datasheet showing rated output in KVA are the primary supporting documents. For units near the 75 KVA or 375 KVA thresholds, CBP may request factory test certificates or engineering specifications. Prime power and standby power ratings often differ; classification is based on the rated maximum continuous output, so importers should confirm which rating applies under the applicable HTS rules.
Subheading 5 of 7 in heading 8502
Subheading 850212 · $11.9M of $148.0M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8502120000 | Generating Sets, Elc, Diesel, Gt 75kva But Lt=375kva | $7.2M | 21.41% | 91.64% | $1.5M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8502120000 | Generating Sets, Elc, Diesel, Gt 75kva But Lt=375kva | $11.9M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$11.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $104.0M of Diesel Electric Generating Sets, 75–375 KVA Output and exported $112.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Canada and Italy together take 80% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
3.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 21.41% of imports for consumption.