HTS 8502.40.00.00: US import duty from China
Electric generating sets and rotary converters, Electric rotary converters. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 3% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 28% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $300.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $12,847.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 8502.40.00.00 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 8502.40.00.00 (Electric generating sets and rotary converters, Electric rotary converters) have a duty of 28% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 8502.40.00.00 cover?
Electric generating sets and rotary converters, Electric rotary converters. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 8502.40.00.00 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,847, about 28.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 8502
- 8502.11.00.00Electric generating sets and rotary converters, Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), Of an output not exceeding <il>75 kVA</il>
- 8502.12.00.00Electric generating sets and rotary converters, Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), Of an output exceeding <il>75 kVA</il> but not exceeding <il>375 kVA</il>
- 8502.13.00.20Electric generating sets and rotary converters, Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), Of an output exceeding <il>375 kVA</il>, Exceeding <il>375 kVA</il> but not exceeding <il>1,000 kVA</il>
- 8502.13.00.40Electric generating sets and rotary converters, Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), Of an output exceeding <il>375 kVA</il>, Exceeding <il>1,000 kVA</il>
- 8502.20.00.30Electric generating sets and rotary converters, Generating sets with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines, Of an output not exceeding <il>1.875 kVA</il>
- 8502.20.00.60Electric generating sets and rotary converters, Generating sets with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines, Of an output exceeding <il>1.875 kVA</il> but not exceeding <il>6.25 kVA</il>
- 8502.20.00.70Electric generating sets and rotary converters, Generating sets with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines, Of an output exceeding <il>6.25 kVA</il> but not exceeding <il>75 kVA</il>
- 8502.20.00.85Electric generating sets and rotary converters, Generating sets with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines, Of an output exceeding <il>75 kVA</il>
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.