8501.31.81.00 - Generators

This HTS classification category specifically covers DC generators with an output capacity not exceeding 750 Watts. These devices are designed to convert mechanical energy into direct current electrical energy, and their defining characteristic for this level of classification is their power output. Examples include small-scale generators used in portable devices, educational kits, or specialized industrial applications where a low power DC output is required.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, "Motors," by its fundamental function. While both fall under the broader heading of electric motors and generators, this node pertains to the creation of electrical current, whereas motors are designed to convert electrical energy into mechanical motion. The distinction is crucial for accurate classification, as the operational principle and intended use differ significantly.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within this specific HTS code. Classification at this level requires confirmation of the generator's direct current output and its power rating. Imported or exported goods fitting these criteria, and not meeting the criteria for other specific generator classifications (such as photovoltaic generators), would be assigned to this code.