Analysis
Subheading 8501.53 covers of an output exceeding 75 kW, within heading 8501. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 3 US tariff lines below it are national.
1 of its 3 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (33%) and 2 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 4.2%. The median line pays 2.8%.
The US splits it as follows: 8501.53.40 for exceeding 75 kW but under 149.2 kW (duty-free), 8501.53.60 for 149.2 kW or more but not exceeding 150 kW (4.2%) and 8501.53.80 for of an output exceeding 75 kW: other (2.8%).
By Census's concordance, most of its statistical lines are made by Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312). Those are the NAICS industries a US producer of these goods would report under.
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8501.53.40 | Exceeding 75 kW but under 149.2 kW | Free |
| 8501.53.60 | 149.2 kW or more but not exceeding 150 kW | 4.2% |
| 8501.53.80 | Of an output exceeding 75 kW: other | 2.8% |