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Caterpillar Generator Rotor Shaft

Hardened steel shaft with keyways supporting 24V alternator rotor bearings in Cat C15 engines, under HTS 8511.90.60.40. Precision ground for 3000 RPM continuous duty.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+50.0%52.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+25.0%27.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

8483.10.50Lower: 50% vs 52.5%

If general power transmission shafts

Loses generator-specific features.

8431.49.90Lower: 50% vs 52.5%

If industrial machinery shafts

End-use classification outside IC engines.

7228.30Lower: 50% vs 52.5%

If alloy steel bars before shaft machining

Semi-finished steel products.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Material certs showing through-hardening for generator duty required

• Keyway dimensions prove rotor compatibility vs general shafts

• Avoid declaring as 'transmission shafts' triggering 8483 classification