8502.13.00.40 - Exceeding 1,000 kVA

This HTS classification, 8502.13.00.40, specifically covers electric generating sets where the prime mover is a compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (commonly known as diesel or semi-diesel engines) and the generating set has an electrical output *exceeding 1,000 kVA*. These are high-capacity power generation units, typically utilized in industrial settings, large commercial facilities, data centers, hospitals, or as primary power sources for remote locations where grid power is unavailable or unreliable. The classification is based on the engine type and the significant power output capacity of the generator.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 8502.13.00.20, by its superior power output. While both classifications pertain to diesel/semi-diesel engine driven generating sets, 8502.13.00.20 applies to those with an output *exceeding 375 kVA but not exceeding 1,000 kVA*. Therefore, any generating set falling under 8502.13.00.40 must demonstrably surpass the 1,000 kVA threshold to be classified correctly.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions under this specific code. Classification within 8502.13.00.40 is determined solely by the engine type (compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine) and its rated electrical output capacity exceeding 1,000 kVA. Importers and exporters should consult the generator's technical specifications, particularly the nameplate data, to confirm its maximum continuous power rating in kVA to ensure accurate classification.