U.S. exports of Wind-Powered Electric Generating Sets (HS 850231) totaled $2.5M in August 2026.
Importers of Wind-Powered Electric Generating Sets paid $106K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.92% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Wind-Powered Electric Generating Sets imports of $1.8M in August 2026 ran 74% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWind-powered generating sets — complete turbine systems that convert wind energy into electricity — are classified under 850231, with the US schedule capturing them in a single 10-digit line, 8502310000. Mexico leads US import supply for this heading, reflecting cross-border supply chains for wind energy components serving the US renewable energy build-out; China and the Netherlands are also notable sources. Importers should note that large wind turbine alternators designed specifically for use in these systems may be separately classified under heading 850164 when imported as standalone components, making the distinction between a complete generating set and a component a recurring classification question. Section 301 tariffs may apply to wind generating set components of Chinese origin.
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13 import shipments a month
A complete wind-powered generating set under 850231 includes the turbine, generator, and associated control equipment presented as a functional unit. Components imported separately — such as the alternator alone (potentially 850164), nacelle, blades, or tower sections — are each classified under their own applicable heading. For large utility-scale turbines that are always shipped in parts, classification of each component individually is the norm, and importers should obtain component-level classifications before shipment.
Wind generating sets and their components of Chinese origin may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Additionally, specific wind tower and blade products from China have been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty orders. Importers should verify the current trade-remedy status of each component or complete system by HTS line and country of origin, as coverage and rates can differ significantly across product types within the wind energy supply chain.
Subheading 6 of 7 in heading 8502
Subheading 850231 · $2.5M of $148.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.1M of Wind-Powered Electric Generating Sets and exported $56.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8502310000 | Wind-Powered Generating Sets, NESOI | $1.8M | 5.92% | 25.03% | $106K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8502310000 | Wind-Powered Generating Sets, NESOI | $2.5M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Australia and Canada together take 87% of it.
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rate provision · imports
75.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.92% of imports for consumption.