Electric generating sets and rotary converters
In plain English
This category includes electric generating sets and rotary converters that produce electricity. The generating sets are sorted by their power source, such as diesel or semi-diesel engines, spark-ignition engines, wind power, or other non-wind sources. The diesel or semi-diesel options are further divided based on whether their output is small, medium, or large. The remaining subheading covers electric rotary converters.
6-digit subheadings (7)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Electric generating sets; with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output not exceeding 75kVA
Electric generating sets; with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA
Electric generating sets; with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA
Electric generating sets; with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines
Electric generating sets; wind-powered, (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines)
Electric generating sets; (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered
Electric rotary converters
Chapter 85 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Many importers confuse 85 (electrical) and 84 (mechanical). A device with both elements usually classifies by principal function. Chargers and adapters classified separately from the device they charge.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 85
- 8501 — Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)
- 8503 — Electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or princ…
- 8504 — Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inducto…
- 8505 — Electro-magnets; permanent magnets, intended permanent magnets; electr…
- 8506 — Cells and batteries; primary
- 8507 — Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not r…
- 8508 — Vacuum cleaners
- 8509 — Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; with self-contained electric m…
- 8510 — Shavers, hair clippers and hair removing appliances, with self-contain…
- 8511 — Ignition or starting equipment; used for spark-ignition or compression…
- 8512 — Lighting or visual signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading…
- 8513 — Lamps; portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of…
- 8514 — Industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens (including those …
- 8515 — Electric (electrically heated gas) soldering, brazing, welding machine…
- 8516 — Electric water, space, soil heaters; electro-thermic hair-dressing app…
- 8517 — Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellula…
- 8518 — Microphones and their stands; loudspeakers, mounted or not in their en…
- 8519 — Sound recording or reproducing apparatus
- 8521 — Video recording or reproducing apparatus
- 8522 — Sound or video recording apparatus; parts and accessories suitable for…
- 8523 — Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, smart cards an…
- 8524 — Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensiti…
- 8525 — Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether o…
- 8526 — Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote con…
- 8527 — Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, i…
- 8528 — Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception appara…
- 8529 — Transmission apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally w…
- 8530 — Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment; for railways, tramway…
- 8531 — Signalling apparatus; electric sound or visual (e.g. bells, sirens, in…
- 8532 — Electrical capacitors; fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set)
- 8533 — Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), excludi…
- 8534 — Circuits; printed
- 8535 — Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, fo…
- 8536 — Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, fo…
- 8537 — Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, bases with apparatus of hea…
- 8538 — Electrical apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally wit…
- 8539 — Lamps; electric filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lam…
- 8540 — Thermionic, cold cathode or photo-cathode valves and tubes (e.g. vacuu…
- 8541 — Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based t…
- 8542 — Electronic integrated circuits
- 8543 — Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not sp…
- 8544 — Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors, connector fitted …
- 8545 — Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and o…
- 8546 — Electrical insulators of any material
- 8547 — Insulating fittings; for electrical machines, appliances, equipment, e…
- 8548 — Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus; not specified or elsewhere…
- 8549 — Electrical and electronic waste and scrap