Caterpillar DE500 GC Diesel Generator from United States
A 500 kVA diesel-powered electric generating set with a compression-ignition internal combustion engine, designed for standby power in commercial buildings. It exceeds 375 kVA output and includes integrated control systems, making it classifiable under tariff item 8502.13.00.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
PGA flags (5)Show detailsHide detailsECCCVehicles and Engine Emissions ProgramRequiredTCVehicles Program - Age ExemptionRequiredTCVehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix GRequiredTCVehicles Program - FMVSS StandardRequiredTCVehicles Program - Unregulated VehiclesRequired
- ECCC
Vehicles and Engine Emissions Program · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Vehicles and Engine Emissions Program requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 8502130000).
- TC
Vehicles Program - Age Exemption · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - Age Exemption requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 850213).
- TC
Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix G · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix G requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 850213).
- TC
Vehicles Program - FMVSS Standard · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - FMVSS Standard requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 850213).
- TC
Vehicles Program - Unregulated Vehicles · Required
Transport Canada: TC Vehicles Program - Unregulated Vehicles requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 8502130000).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the generator's output rating (kVA) is clearly documented on the commercial invoice to support classification under 8502.13.00
• Verify that the engine is compression-ignition (diesel) and provide the engine model and serial number if requested by CBSA
• Consider the GST/HST implications and whether the generator qualifies for any duty relief programs