Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Diesel Electric Generating Sets, Output Not Exceeding 75 KVA (HS 850211) totaled $24.5M in August 2026, imported from 24 countries.
Importers of Diesel Electric Generating Sets, Output Not Exceeding 75 KVA paid $2.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.41% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Diesel Electric Generating Sets, Output Not Exceeding 75 KVA imports of $24.5M in August 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $20.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCompact diesel generating sets rated at 75 KVA or below serve construction sites, small commercial facilities, and emergency backup applications where portability and fuel availability in remote locations are priorities. Japan leads US import supply for this heading — reflecting the dominance of Japanese engine manufacturers in the small diesel genset segment — with Canada and the Dominican Republic also among the top sources. The heading resolves to a single 10-digit line, 8502110000, so classification disputes typically arise from the boundary with spark-ignition (gasoline) generating sets under 850220 rather than from internal line selection. Engine type — compression-ignition versus spark-ignition — is the controlling classification criterion.
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331 import shipments a month
The distinction is based on engine type: compression-ignition (diesel or semi-diesel) engines classify under 850211, while spark-ignition engines classify under 850220. Dual-fuel or bi-fuel units require analysis of the primary ignition method. Importers should provide engine technical specifications confirming ignition type, as misclassification between these headings can affect duty rates and any applicable trade-remedy exposure.
Yes. Diesel engines used in nonroad applications — including most portable and stationary generating sets — must comply with EPA nonroad diesel emission standards (Tier 4 for most new equipment). Importers must ensure the engine meets the applicable EPA tier certification for the intended use and power rating. Noncompliant engines may be refused entry or require costly modifications.
Subheading 4 of 7 in heading 8502
Subheading 850211 · $24.5M of $499.2M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8502110000 | Generating Sets, Elc, Diesel, Lt= 75kva Output | $24.6M | 11.41% | 81.93% | $2.8M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8502110000 | Generating Sets, Elc, Diesel, Lt= 75kva Output | $20.9M |
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
$24.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$20.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $204.7M of Diesel Electric Generating Sets, Output Not Exceeding 75 KVA and exported $221.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Japan and Italy together supply 58% of it. Brazil pays 37.6% duty; Poland 0.1%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
18.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.41% of imports for consumption.