8502.12.00.00Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston…
Also written 8502120000 and 8502.12.0000
HTS Code 8502.12.00.00 covers any article best defined as Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such ArticlesElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articlesElectric generating sets and rotary converters:Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines):Of an output exceeding 75 kVA but not exceeding 375 kVA in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from China pay 40% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
From China, the total duty on 8502.12.00.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 37.5% to 40%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 8502.12.00.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026
- Total duty
- 40%
- $4,000.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 40.47%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $14,047.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty2.5%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 8502.12.00.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 2.5%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
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- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 35%
- Units of Quantity
- No.
- China40%
- Mexico12.5%
- Canada12.5%
- Vietnam15%
- Germany10%
Tariff updates
Recent US tariff actions that name 8502.12.00.00 or its heading.
- Jul 23, 2026 · PublishedUS imposes 50% Section 338 duty on certain Canadian products over alcohol bans
- Jul 21, 2026 · CBP guidanceUSTR imposes 25% Section 301 tariff on goods of Brazil, with exemptions, from July 22, 2026
- Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products
US Import Duty on HTS 8502.12.00.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from China pay 40% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2.5% |
| 40%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Mexico | 2.5% |
| 12.5%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 2.5% |
| 12.5%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 2.5% |
| 15%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Germany | 2.5% |
| 10% |
| Japan | 2.5% |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | 2.5% |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | 2.5% |
| 10% |
| India | 2.5% |
| 12.5%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Ireland | 2.5% |
| 10% |
| Italy | 2.5% |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | 2.5% |
| 12.5% |
| Thailand | 2.5% |
| 15%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Malaysia | 2.5% |
| 12.5%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| United Kingdom | 2.5% |
| 12.5%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| France | 2.5% |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | 2.5% |
| 12.5%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Brazil | 2.5% |
| 40%37.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Bangladesh | 2.5% |
| 12.5%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Cambodia | 2.5% |
| 12.5%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from China pay 40% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Mexico pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Canada pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Vietnam pay 15% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from India pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Thailand pay 15% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Malaysia pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from United Kingdom pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Indonesia pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Brazil pay 40% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 37.5%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Bangladesh pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Cambodia pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8502.12.00.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $100M of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00), down 7% on 2024, mostly from Brazil (47%), Italy (8%) and United Kingdom (7%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $46M | 47% | 31% | 40%37.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Italy | $8M | 8% | 51% | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $7M | 7% | 31% | 12.5%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Spain | $6M | 6% | 431% | 10% |
| Dominican Republic | $6M | 6% | 60% | 15%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Canada | $6M | 6% | 1% | 12.5%0% with USMCA |
| Japan | $5M | 5% | 63% | 12.5% |
| Turkey | $4M | 4% | 37% | 15%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| France | $3M | 3% | 10% | 10% |
| China | $2M | 2% | 26% | 40%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Relevant HTS Notes
Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 8502.12.00.00.
Related CROSS Rulings for HTS 8502.12.00.00
CBP classification rulings related to 8502.12.00.00. Open a ruling to read how Customs classified a similar product.
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What does HTS code 8502.12.00.00 cover?
HTS code 8502.12.00.00 covers generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (Of an output exceeding 75 kVA but not exceeding 375 kVA), classified under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 2.5%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8502.12.00.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8502.12.00.00 is 2.5%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A*,AU,B,BH,C,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from China?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from China pay 40% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Vietnam pay 15% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Goods that qualify for Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft pay 12.5%.
What is the US tariff on generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… (HTS 8502.12.00.00) from Mexico pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 8502.12.00.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $100M of generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston… under HTS 8502.12.00.00, mostly from Brazil (47%), Italy (8%) and United Kingdom (7%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8502.12.00.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8502.12.00.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 8502.12.00.00, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 85, with its notes (PDF)
- USITCHTS Section 16 notes, printed with Chapter 84 (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Forced Labor (9903.05.31 and 18 more): USTR, Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations (forced labor), 91 FR 47318
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Brazil (9903.05.01): USTR notice, Notice of Action: Section 301 Investigation of Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices, 91 FR 45516 (FR Doc. 2026-14542)
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 8502.12.00.00
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country