Code 8511 50 · Heading 8511

Generators for internal combustion engines, except starter motors including those with a generator function

This category covers generators for internal combustion engines. It does not cover starter motors, including starter motors that also have a generator function.

For example

A generator for an internal combustion engine
An alternator for an internal combustion engine

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Official tariff text

Generators of a kind used for internal combustion engines (excl. magneto dynamos and dual purpose starter-generators)

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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 8511 Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind… 11 of 48 headings under chapter 85
Is it a spark plug; a magneto, magneto generator or flywheel magnet; a distributor or ignition coil; an electrical starter motor; a generator; other electrical starting or ignition equipment including a reverse-current relay; or a part for equipment in this heading?
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Step 4 · Subheading 8511 50 Generators of a kind used for internal combustion e… 5 of 7 subheadings under heading 8511
Which best describes the item: a spark plug; a magneto or flywheel magnet; a distributor or ignition coil; a starter motor, including one with a generator function; a generator; other electrical starting or ignition equipment; or a part?

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8511 50 00 Generators of a kind used for internal combustion engines (excl. magneto dynamos and dual purpose starter-generators) 3.2% Save

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Export to Norway

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

85.11.5000

Other generators

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. 9, 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.

8511 50 00 10

For use in civil aircraft

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
8511 50 00 90

Other

Ordinary duty

2.0%

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.