Analysis
Subheading 8501.80 covers photovoltaic AC generators, 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 4 US tariff lines below it are national.
None of its 4 lines is duty-free at the general rate. Rates run from 2.4% to 2.5% with a median of 2.5%, so the line you choose sets the duty.
The US splits it as follows: 8501.80.10 for of an output not exceeding 75 kVA (2.5%), 8501.80.20 for of an output exceeding 75 kVA but not exceeding 375 kVA (2.5%), 8501.80.30 for of an output exceeding 375 kVA but not exceeding 750 kVA (2.5%) and 8501.80.90 for photovoltaic AC generators: other (2.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8501.80.10 | Of an output not exceeding 75 kVA | 2.5% |
| 8501.80.20 | Of an output exceeding 75 kVA but not exceeding 375 kVA | 2.5% |
| 8501.80.30 | Of an output exceeding 375 kVA but not exceeding 750 kVA | 2.5% |
| 8501.80.90 | Photovoltaic AC generators: other | 2.4% |