Caterpillar G3516B Natural Gas Engine from China
The Caterpillar G3516B is a large-bore natural gas engine for data center backup power, spark-ignition with low emissions tuning. Classified under HTS 8407.90.90.10 as industrial gas piston engine, it delivers 2MW+ output. Air-to-air aftercooling standard.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
Import Tips
• Requires detailed emissions package docs; declare skid-mount status carefully
• High-value items need binding rulings for set vs engine determination