What is the HS code for diesel generators up to 75 kVA in Canada?
Diesel generators up to 75 kVA fall under HS 8502.11.00 (Generating sets with compression-ignition… (of an output not exceeding 75 kVA)). Diesel generators up to 75 kVA imported from China into Canada carry a total duty of 0%, so they enter duty-free. See HS 8502.11.00 rates and calculator
Landed cost on CAD 10,000
On goods valued at CAD 10,000, duty is $0 and GST $500 (recoverable for GST registrants), for a total of $10,500.
Government requirements
Import requires Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - Age Exemption; Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix G; Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - FMVSS Standard; Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - Unregulated Vehicles; Environment and Climate Change Canada · Transport Program.
Who imports it from China
The ISED Canadian Importers Database (2023) lists 7 Canadian companies importing HS 8502.11 goods from China. See the list
Canada import check: we confirm the HS code, landed cost and supplier for one product, C$79 →
Rates are from the CBSA Customs Tariff (2026, edition 2) and agency requirements from CBSA Single Window data, updated 2026-10-12.