Analysis
HTS 8501.80.90 covers photovoltaic AC generators: other under heading 8501 (electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)).
The general duty rate is 2.4% of the customs value, which is in the middle of the rates in chapter 85 (63rd percentile of 624 lines with an ad valorem rate). On a shipment valued at $10,000 that is $240 in duty before any Chapter 99 additions or preference claims.
The column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%, 14.6 times the general rate.
Goods that qualify under GSP, the Australia FTA, the Automotive Products Trade Act, the Bahrain FTA, the Chile FTA, and 14 others can enter duty-free instead of paying 2.4%. 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%), 8501.80.20 (of an output exceeding 75 kVA but not exceeding 375 kVA, 2.5%) and 8501.80.30 (of an output exceeding 375 kVA but not exceeding 750 kVA, 2.5%).
Neighbouring 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% |