Caterpillar 3516C Diesel Generator Set from United States
A heavy-duty diesel generator set with a 16-cylinder engine rated at 1,500 kVA output, designed for industrial power backup and prime power applications. It falls under tariff item 8502.13.00 because it is a generating set with a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine and an output exceeding 375 kVA.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the generator set is declared with its output in kVA to confirm classification under 8502.13.00
• Verify whether the unit includes ancillary equipment (e.g
• control panels, fuel tanks) that may be classified separately
• Check if the generator meets Canadian electrical safety standards (CSA) to avoid delays at the border