Caterpillar 3516C Diesel Generator Set from China
A heavy-duty diesel generator set with a 16-cylinder engine rated at 1,500 kVA output, designed for industrial power backup and prime power applications. It falls under HTS 8502.13.0040 because it uses a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine and exceeds 1,000 kVA capacity. These sets are commonly used in hospitals, data centers, and construction sites requiring reliable high-capacity power.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37%
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify engine output certification from manufacturer exceeds 1,000 kVA with supporting test data to avoid reclassification to lower subheadings
• Include detailed technical specs, emission compliance docs (e.g
• EPA Tier 4), and country-of-origin certificates for customs clearance