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851150Chapter 85

851150 — Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos, ignition coils, sparking plugs and glow plugs, starter motors); generators (for example, dynamos, alternators) and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with such engines: Other generators

Covers:
Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or… not listed under the other codes in this heading.
Not covered:
851110 (Sparking plugs); 851120 (Ignition magnetos; magneto-dynamos; magnetic…); 851130 (Distributors; ignition coils); and others.
Listed US duty:
2.5% (US general rate, HTS 2026)

Official description

Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos, ignition coils, sparking plugs and glow plugs, starter motors); generators (for example, dynamos, alternators) and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with such engines : Other generators

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What 851150 covers and what it doesn’t

Official text: Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos, ignition coils, sparking plugs and glow plugs, starter motors); generators (for example, dynamos, alternators) and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with such engines › Other generators.

This is the “other” line of heading 8511 (electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos, ignition coils, sparking plugs and glow plugs, starter motors); generators (for example, dynamos, alternators) and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with such engines). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:

  • 851110 Sparking plugs
  • 851120 Ignition magnetos; magneto-dynamos; magnetic flywheels
  • 851130 Distributors; ignition coils
  • 851140 Starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators
  • 851180 Other equipment
  • 851190 Parts

Nearby codes to check

  • Heading 8511 Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos, ignition coils, sparking plugs and glow plugs, starter motors); generators (for example, dynamos, alternators) and cut-outs of a kind used in conjunction with such engines: every subheading side by side.

US duty rate

2.5%

General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.

Who imports under 851150

EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 851150 →

Common questions

What is HS code 851150?
Electrical ignition or starting equipment of a kind used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines (for example, ignition magnetos, magneto-dynamos, ignition coils, sparking plugs and glow plugs, starter motors); generators (for example, dynamos, alternators) and…
What duty rates apply to 851150?
Listed duty rates range from 2.5% across 1 country rate.

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