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Siemens 200 kW DC Generator from Germany

A 200 kW DC generator designed for industrial applications such as steel mills and mining operations, producing direct current electricity through electromagnetic induction. It falls under HTS 8501.33.61.00 as a DC generator with output between 75 kW and 375 kW, excluding photovoltaic types. These are typically used where stable DC power is required without conversion losses.

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.
9903.03.060%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

Verify exact output rating with manufacturer specs (75-375 kW) and provide test certificates to confirm DC generator classification, avoiding reclassification as AC motors

Include detailed technical datasheets showing no photovoltaic components and electromagnetic generation mechanism for CBP review