Cummins QSK60G4 Diesel Generator

"High-capacity 60-liter V-16 diesel generator set producing 2,000 kVA for continuous operation in mission-critical

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	2%	+37.5%	39.5%
🇲🇽Mexico	2%	+10.0%	12%
🇨🇦Canada	2%	+10.0%	12%
🇩🇪Germany	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇯🇵Japan	Free	+12.5%	12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8408.10.00Higher: 40% vs 39.5%

If imported as stationary marine propulsion engines without generator head

Separate diesel engines for marine use exclude the generating component and classify under Chapter 84.

8502.12.00Higher: 40% vs 39.5%

If output between 375-1,000 kVA

Diesel sets in the mid-capacity range fall into the preceding subheading based on precise kVA measurement.

8502.31.00Higher: 52.5% vs 39.5%

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide prime and standby power ratings separately; customs requires proof both exceed 1,000 kVA threshold

• Ensure containerization specs match generator dimensions to prevent shipping damage claims during import

• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Asian-origin large generators; verify quota eligibility

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Caterpillar 3516C Diesel Generator Set

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.