Caterpillar 3516C Diesel Generator Set from Germany
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 — 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 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