Code 8502 13 · Heading 8502

Generator sets with a piston compression-ignition engine, over 375 kVA

This covers electric generator sets powered by a piston internal-combustion engine with compression ignition. The generator set must have an output of over 375 kVA.

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A generator set with a piston compression-ignition internal-combustion engine and an output of over 375 kVA
A standby generator set with a piston compression-ignition internal-combustion engine and an output of over 375 kVA

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Official tariff text

Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine "diesel or semi-diesel engine" of an output > 375 kVA

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Step 1 · Section XVI Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equ…
Is the product a machine, apparatus or mechanical tool, or is it electrical equipment, a sound recorder or player, or a television image and sound recorder or player?
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Step 2 · Chapter 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereo… 2 of 2 chapters in section XVI
What is the product: an electrical motor, generator or converter; a transformer or electrical converter; a magnet; a primary cell or battery; an accumulator; a household appliance; a shaver or hair-removal appliance; equipment for an internal-combustion engine, vehicle or bicycle; a portable lamp; an industrial or laboratory heating appliance; soldering or welding equipment; another electrical heating appliance; a telephone or other data-communication device; sound equipment; video equipment or recording media; a display module; a radio, television, radar, navigation or remote-control device; electrical control, switching, lighting, semiconductor, circuit, cable or insulation equipment; another electrical machine or apparatus; or electrical and electronic waste or scrap?
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Step 3 · Heading 8502 Electric generating sets and rotary converters 2 of 48 headings under chapter 85
What type of product is it: a generator set with a compression-ignition piston engine rated at <= 75 kVA, > 75 kVA but <= 375 kVA, or > 375 kVA; a generator set with a spark-ignition engine; a wind-driven electric generator; a generator set that is neither wind-driven nor powered by a combustion engine; or a rotating electric converter?
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Step 4 · Subheading 8502 13 Generating sets with compression-ignition internal … 3 of 7 subheadings under heading 8502
Is the generator set's output over 375 kVA but not over 750 kVA, over 750 kVA but not over 2 000 kVA, or over 2 000 kVA?

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8502 11 Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine "diesel or semi-diesel engine" of an output <= 75 kVA 2.7%
8502 12 Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine "diesel or semi-diesel engine" of an output > 75 kVA but <= 375 kVA 2.7%
8502 13 Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine "diesel or semi-diesel engine" of an output > 375 kVA you are here 2.7%
8502 20 Generating sets with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine 2.7%
8502 31 Generating sets, wind-powered 2.7%
8502 39 Generating sets (excl. wind-powered and powered by spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine) 2.7%
8502 40 Electric rotary converters 2.7%

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

85.02.1300

Of an output exceeding 375 kVA

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

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Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.