Analysis
HTS 8501.80.20 covers of an output exceeding 75 kVA but not exceeding 375 kVA under heading 8501 (electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)).
The general duty rate is 2.5% of the customs value, which is in the middle of the rates in chapter 85 (67th percentile of 624 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $250 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
The column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%, 14.0 times the general rate.
Goods that qualify under GSP, the Australia FTA, the Automotive Products Trade Act, the Bahrain FTA, the civil aircraft agreement, and 15 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 2.5%. It is also eligible under GSP, the developing-country programme, which Congress has to renew; check whether GSP is in force on the entry date.
The other lines in the same group are 8501.80.10 (of an output not exceeding 75 kVA, 2.5%), 8501.80.30 (of an output exceeding 375 kVA but not exceeding 750 kVA, 2.5%) and 8501.80.90 (photovoltaic AC generators: other, 2.4%).
Neighbouring lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8501.80.10 | Of an output not exceeding 75 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% |