HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8501.62 – Electric generators; AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA
HS code 8501.62 is the 6-digit subheading for electric generators, AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA. It is used for commercial standby generators, industrial backup generators, data center generators, agricultural prime power generators and telecom tower generators.
What HS 8501.62 covers
This category includes medium-sized AC generators (alternators), excluding photovoltaic types, with an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA. These generators are crucial for commercial, industrial, and institutional backup power, as well as prime power in remote locations. They are essential for hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants, and agricultural operations, ensuring continuous power supply. International trade is driven by the need for reliable power infrastructure and energy security globally. Importers are often countries experiencing rapid development or those with unreliable grid infrastructure, while exporters are nations with advanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities for power equipment. Reliability, fuel efficiency, and seamless integration with power management systems are key trade considerations.
- Covers
- Commercial standby generators
- Industrial backup generators
- Data center generators
- Agricultural prime power generators
- Telecom tower generators
- Medium-sized marine generators
- Rental fleet generators
- Examples
- Caterpillar C7.1/C9/C13 Generators
- Cummins Power Generation QSB/QSL Series
- Generac Industrial Generators (MD series)
- Kohler KD Series (smaller models)
- FG Wilson P Series
Codes often confused with 8501.62
Common mistake. Can be confused with 850161 (lower output AC generators) or 850163 (higher output AC generators) due to the specific kVA thresholds.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 850162, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 850162 in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Singapore $336M 21% of world exports
- 2 United States $267M 16% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $228M 14% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $342M 18% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $281M 15% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $165M 8.8% of world imports
World total: $1.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8501.62
Brazil does not split HS 8501.62: its NCM code is 8501.62.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8501.62
What is HS code 850162?
HS code 850162 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electric generators; AC generators, (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators, of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA. This category includes medium-sized AC generators (alternators), excluding photovoltaic types, with an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA. These generators are crucial for commercial, industrial, and institutional backup power, as well as prime power in remote locations. They are essential for hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants, and agricultural operations, ensuring continuous power supply. International trade is driven by the need for reliable power infrastructure and energy security globally. Importers are often countries experiencing rapid development or those with unreliable grid infrastructure, while exporters are nations with advanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities for power equipment. Reliability, fuel efficiency, and seamless integration with power management systems are key trade considerations.
What products fall under HS code 850162?
Commercial standby generators, Industrial backup generators, Data center generators, Agricultural prime power generators, Telecom tower generators, Medium-sized marine generators, Rental fleet generators
What are common misclassifications for HS code 850162?
Can be confused with 850161 (lower output AC generators) or 850163 (higher output AC generators) due to the specific kVA thresholds.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 850162?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 850162 in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($336M, 21% of world exports), the United States ($267M) and the United Kingdom ($228M). World exports came to about $1.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 850162?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 850162 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($342M, 18% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($281M) and Singapore ($165M). World imports came to about $1.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 850162 structured?
HS code 850162 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (62) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 850162?
In Brazil, HS code 850162 is NCM 8501.62.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.