Caterpillar 3516C HD Diesel Generator Engine from Germany
A high-power compression-ignition diesel engine rated at 1,500 kW, used primarily in large-scale stationary generator sets for industrial power backup. It falls under HTS 8408.90.9050 as a diesel engine exceeding 1,119 kW, not designed for vehicles or marine propulsion. These engines are built for continuous duty in power plants or data centers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify engine power output with manufacturer's spec sheet exceeding 1,119 kW to confirm classification; include test reports in documentation
• Ensure compliance with EPA emissions standards for non-road engines; obtain certification labels before import
• Avoid misclassification as marine engines by providing evidence of stationary end-use, preventing duty reassessment