8501.64.01.25 - Exceeding 750 kVA but not exceeding 10,000 kVA

This HTS category, 8501.64.01.25, specifically classifies AC generators, also known as alternators, that fall within a defined power output range. Goods under this heading are electrical machines designed to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy through electromagnetic induction, operating on alternating current. The defining characteristic for this particular sub-classification is their rated power output, which must exceed 750 kVA (kilovolt-amperes) but not surpass 10,000 kVA. This power range typically encompasses generators used in a variety of industrial, commercial, or emergency power applications where substantial electrical output is required.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, it is crucial to note the precise kVA thresholds. While 8501.64.01.25 covers generators from 750 kVA up to, but not including, 10,000 kVA, the sibling category 8501.64.01.35 addresses those with an output exceeding 10,000 kVA up to 40,000 kVA. Another sibling, 8501.64.01.55, is an "Other" category, likely for generators that do not fit the specified kVA ranges or possess unique characteristics not covered by the more specific enumerations. Therefore, accurate determination of the generator's rated power output is paramount for correct classification.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification is solely determined by the product's nature as an AC generator and its specified output capacity within the 750 kVA to 10,000 kVA range. This means that any AC generator meeting these power specifications, and not falling under a more specific heading elsewhere in Chapter 85 (such as generating sets), would be classified here. Examples might include large industrial backup generators for manufacturing plants, primary generators for medium-sized commercial facilities, or components of larger power generation systems within this capacity bracket.