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U.S. exports of diesel electric generating sets, 75–375 kva output (HS 850212) totaled $12.5M in July 2026.
Importers of Diesel Electric Generating Sets, 75–375 KVA Output paid $1.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $7.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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197 shipments/mo
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.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8502120000 | Generating Sets,Elc,Diesel, Gt 75kva But Lt=375kva | $8.8M | 11.75% | 83.66% | $1.0M |
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 | $12.5M |
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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Imports
$8.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$12.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Canada and Singapore together take 78% of it.
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rate provision · imports
5.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 11.75%.