Honda EU3000iS Portable Inverter Generator from China
This spark-ignition gasoline-powered portable generator produces 3,000 watts (approximately 3 kVA at 0.8 power factor) continuous output, fitting squarely within the 1.875-6.25 kVA range of HTS 8502.20.00.60. It features inverter technology for clean power suitable for sensitive electronics and is commonly used for camping, RV power, or home backup. The classification applies specifically to complete generating sets with internal combustion piston engines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.900%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; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify engine output rating in kVA via nameplate data for exact subheading fit; obtain EPA/CARB emission certifications for US import clearance
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as diesel (8502.11) due to dual-fuel confusion—ensure spark-ignition documentation