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5 kW DC Traction Generator from Canada

A 5 kW DC generator used in electric rail vehicles for auxiliary power systems, providing consistent DC supply for lighting and controls. HTS 8501.32.61.00 applies as it's a non-photovoltaic DC generator in the specified power range. Common in subway cars and light rail transit.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

27%

Rate breakdown

9903.94.0525%Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, 9903.94.63, 9903.94.66 and 9903.94.67, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.

Import Tips

Include OEM rail specifications confirming traction/auxiliary use and DC output parameters

Ensure no photovoltaic components; declare as 'rail generator' with voltage/current curves