Portable gasoline inverter generator, 3.5 kVA maximum output, spark-ignition engine
If your commercial description matches these details, 8502.20.00.60 is a sensible starting point. Confirm the physical item and its paperwork before filing.
Portable Generator HS Code
Portable generator products are generally considered under 8502.20.00.60 when they match the tariff description. The full US classification depends on the product facts listed below. Final classification depends on the product attributes and the destination-country tariff schedule.
Most likely base code8502.20.00.60
Generating sets with spark-ignition piston engines, output over 1.875 kVA but not over 6.25 kVA
Interactive check
Narrow the code for your portable generator
Confirm the product facts you know, then choose the closest tariff condition. The classifier will handle anything still uncertain.
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Product-specific worksheet
Use the facts that actually move this code
This page turns the tariff wording into a short review checklist for portable generator shipments.
- Spark-ignition or diesel engine
- Rated electrical output
- Generating set or generator component
- Portable or permanently installed
The first missing fact that changes the tariff path should be resolved with the supplier or product specification.
8502.11
Diesel generating sets of lower output
This is the most useful comparison to make when the item is not exactly the example above.
Moving this shipment to another country?The HS six-digit base is shared, but national digits and duty measures can change. Compare the destination schedule with the tariff-code crosswalk, then run the exact description through the classifier.
Before you use this code
A practical classification check
Use the product facts—not just the marketing name—to confirm whether this starting point fits your shipment.
- 1Confirm the product identity
Spark-ignition or diesel engine should match the tariff wording above.
- 2Check the deciding specification
Rated electrical output can change the national suffix or move the item to another heading.
- 3Compare the closest exception
Review 8502.11 when the product is diesel generating sets of lower output.
Why this matters
The six-digit HS base is shared internationally, but the final reporting number and duty treatment depend on the destination country, product construction and current tariff notes.
Why this classification may apply
Generating sets with spark-ignition piston engines, output over 1.875 kVA but not over 6.25 kVA. This guide starts from the product type and tariff wording shown above; confirm the physical construction, principal function and other listed facts before using a code.
Which code applies?
The correct US reporting number depends on the product's physical characteristics and function, not only its marketing name. Choose the closest condition, then verify every fact before filing.
US HTS codeWhen it appliesGeneral duty
8502.20.00.60Portable gasoline generators within the stated output range2%
Facts that change the classification
- Spark-ignition or diesel engine
- Rated electrical output
- Generating set or generator component
- Portable or permanently installed
Example and exclusions
Typical matching description
Portable gasoline inverter generator, 3.5 kVA maximum output, spark-ignition engine
Do not use this code automatically when
8502.11Diesel generating sets of lower output
8501Electric generators imported without a prime mover
Codes commonly confused with this product
8502.11Diesel generating sets of lower output
8501Electric generators imported without a prime mover
HS code vs country-specific tariff code
The international HS system supplies a common six-digit base. The United States extends it into the HTS, while Canada and other customs administrations use their own national tariff digits and rules. If the destination is Canada, use the Canada Customs Tariff guide or choose Canada in the classifier.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for portable generator?
8502.20.00.60 is the likely US tariff provision when the product matches this description: Generating sets with spark-ignition piston engines, output over 1.875 kVA but not over 6.25 kVA. A different construction or function can lead to another heading.
What information is needed to classify portable generator?
The most important facts are spark-ignition or diesel engine, rated electrical output, generating set or generator component. The commercial product name alone may not determine the full US statistical suffix.
What is the US duty rate for portable generator?
The 2026 general rate shown for the referenced provision is 2%. Special tariffs, origin-based programs and trade remedies must be checked separately.
Is the HS code the same in every country?
The first six digits are the international Harmonized System base. Countries can extend that base into their own tariff and statistical numbers, so the destination country matters.
What information is needed for an accurate classification?
For portable generator, the important facts include spark-ignition or diesel engine, rated electrical output, generating set or generator component. A marketing name alone may not identify the final reporting provision.
Can material or product function change the code?
Yes. Material, principal function, construction and intended use can move a product into a different heading or national tariff suffix.
Should I use an HS code or an HTS code for the United States?
Use the international HS heading for the six-digit base, then use the current US HTS provision required for the entry and statistical reporting.
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Official source and scope
Based on the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 Revision 12, published July 21, 2026. General rates may exclude origin programs, Section 301 or 232 measures, antidumping or countervailing duties, quotas and other agency requirements.
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