Caterpillar DE4500S Diesel Generator from Japan
A portable diesel-powered electric generating set rated at 4.5 kW, featuring a 4-stroke engine and AVR for stable voltage output. Classified under HTS 8502.39.00 as an other generating set not diesel or semi-diesel powered under 8502.31 nor wind-powered under 8502.32. Designed for construction sites and emergency backup.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify engine type and power rating; ensure not classified as diesel under 8502.31 if semi-diesel characteristics apply
• Include EPA emissions certification and noise level documentation for U.S. customs clearance