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HTS 8502.11.00 · Solar and energy

Import duty on generators from Vietnam

Generators imported from Vietnam under HTS 8502.11.00 pay a total duty rate of about 15% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of 2.5%, plus Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) (9903.05.84) at 12.5%. The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.

Pending: Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components (effective November 2, 2026); Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (effective October 28, 2026). Published but not yet in the HTS revision used here.

Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, checked November 3, 2026.

Total duty rate
15%
On a $10,000 shipment by ocean: $1,500.00 duty + $47.14 fees
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Line-by-line breakdown

HTS 8502.11.00.00, $10,000 customs value, shipped by ocean, entered November 3, 2026.

LineHTS / Chapter 99RateAmount
Base duty (MFN, column 1 general)8502.11.00.002.5%$250.00
Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies)9903.05.8412.5%$1,250.00
Merchandise Processing Fee
19 CFR 24.23 · FY2027
0.3464%$34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee
19 CFR 24.24 · ocean shipments
0.125%$12.50
Total duty and fees$1,547.14

Estimate only, not a binding ruling. AD/CVD, quota and agency fees are not included.

Frequently asked questions

What is the tariff on generators from Vietnam?

Generators imported from Vietnam under HTS 8502.11.00 pay a total duty rate of about 15% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of 2.5%, plus Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) (9903.05.84) at 12.5%. The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.

Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to generators from Vietnam?

  • 9903.05.84: Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies), 12.5%

Are there exemptions for generators from Vietnam?

  • 9903.05.88 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles of civil aircraft (all aircraft other than military aircraft); their engines, parts and components; their other parts, components and subassemblies; and ground flight simulators and their parts and components, as provided for in subdivision (d) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
  • 9903.05.91 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are donations by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, such as food, clothing and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering
  • 9903.05.92 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are informational materials, including but not limited to publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks and news wire feeds

Do generators need a permit or other agency filing?

CBP flags HTS 8502.11.00.00 for: EPA (data may be required). The Trade Terminal's Broker Box lists the licenses and permits each agency usually requires.

Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on generators from Vietnam?

No active AD/CVD case for Vietnam lists HTS 8502.11.00.00 in our reference data. Scope is defined by product description, so confirm with your broker.

Generators from other countries

See the full HTS heading: HTS 8502.