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3 kW DC Portable Generator from Germany

Lightweight 3 kW portable DC generator for field research and expedition power needs, with hand-start mechanism. Classified under HTS 8501.32.61.00 for DC generators exceeding 750 W but ≤75 kW. Ideal for remote scientific operations.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.

Import Tips

• EPA/CARB emissions cert for gas engine if coupled; declare net electrical output

• Weight/portability specs prevent motor-only classification

• NSF/ANSI for food research use; include runtime at rated load