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U.S. imports of parts for electrical ignition & starting equipment and generators for internal combustion engines (HS 851190) totaled $25.4M in April 2026, traded with 41 countries.
Importers of Parts for Electrical Ignition & Starting Equipment and Generators for Internal Combustion Engines paid $3.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $23.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataReplacement and service parts for the full range of ICE ignition and starting equipment — from distributor contact (breaker point) sets (8511906020) to voltage regulator components (8511902000, 8511904000) and general engine parts (8511906040, 8511908000) — are distributed across six 10-digit lines under this heading. The breaker point set line reflects continued aftermarket demand for older ignition systems in classic vehicles and small engines. Importers must match each part to the correct parent equipment category, as misclassification between the voltage regulator parts lines and the general ICE parts lines is a common audit finding, particularly for electronic control components.
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A PCB assembly that is identifiable as a part of a voltage regulator for internal combustion engine use would generally classify under 8511904000 (voltage regulator parts, NESOI) or 8511902000 if it is specifically for a 6/12/24-volt regulator with cut-out relay. If the PCB serves a broader ignition function not specific to a voltage regulator, 8511906040 or 8511908000 may apply. The classification should follow the part's dedicated function within the parent assembly.
Yes — 8511906020 exists because breaker point sets remain in active trade for the classic and vintage vehicle restoration market, small aircraft with older magneto-based ignition systems, and certain small-engine applications. While modern vehicles use electronic ignition without contact points, the aftermarket for older systems sustains meaningful import volumes, justifying the dedicated classification.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8511906040 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE PARTS, NESOI | $23.7M | 15.21% | $3.5M |
| 8511904000 | VOLTAGE REGULATOR PARTS, NESOI | $919K | 19.87% | $64K |
| 8511902000 | VOLTAGE REG. W. CUT-OUT RELAY FOR 6, 12, 24V,PARTS | $684K | 17.07% | $108K |
| 8511906020 | DISTRIBUTOR CONTACT (BREAKER POINT) SETS (PARTS) | $116K | 25.40% | $5K |
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE PARTS, NESOI
VOLTAGE REGULATOR PARTS, NESOI
VOLTAGE REG. W. CUT-OUT RELAY FOR 6, 12, 24V,PARTS
DISTRIBUTOR CONTACT (BREAKER POINT) SETS (PARTS)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8511908000 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE PARTS, NESOI | $11.9M |
| 8511906020 | DISTRIBUTOR CONTACT (BREAKER POINT) SETS (PARTS) | $845K |
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE PARTS, NESOI
363.5K kg
DISTRIBUTOR CONTACT (BREAKER POINT) SETS (PARTS)
29.7K no
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $6.8M | -- | -$6.8M |
| Michigan | $4.1M | $172K | -$3.9M |
| California | $2.5M | $690K | -$1.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TACOMA, WA | $6.3M | -- | -$6.3M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $4.7M | $237K | -$4.4M |
| LAREDO, TX | $1.7M | $1.2M | -$476K |