AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output not exceeding 75 kva (HS 850161)
AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output not exceeding 75 kva (HS 850161) has 13,875 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jun 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output not exceeding 75 kva is CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC, with 916 shipments, followed by CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES AMER and MECC ALTE INC. The leading supplier is HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, with 1,726 shipments, followed by CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES and CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PVT LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and INDIA, arriving primarily at LONG BEACH, CA. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output not exceeding 75 kva (HS 850161), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES → CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC with 463 shipments, followed by CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PVT LTD → CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES AMER (319) and CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PVT LTD → CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC (318).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC | 916 |
| CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES AMER | 728 |
| MECC ALTE INC | 265 |
| MAHLE BEHR SPARTANBURG | 242 |
| MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA INC | 207 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA | 1,726 |
| CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES | 939 |
| CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PVT LTD | 772 |
| YUNG LI CO LTD | 220 |
| MOTEURS LEROY SOMER | 198 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 6,890 |
| INDIA | 1,229 |
| HONG KONG | 615 |
| ITALY | 602 |
| VIET NAM | 487 |
| TAIWAN | 294 |
| GERMANY | 265 |
| FRANCE | 265 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 247 |
| BELGIUM | 244 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 3,202 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 2,613 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,833 |
| TACOMA, WA | 841 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 736 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 695 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 674 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 631 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 581 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 344 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 850161 — AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output not exceeding 75 kva. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output not exceeding 75 kva
Who imports AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output not exceeding 75 kva (HS 850161)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output not exceeding 75 kva include CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC, CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES AMER, MECC ALTE INC, MAHLE BEHR SPARTANBURG, and MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output not exceeding 75 kva?
CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC is the largest U.S. importer of AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output not exceeding 75 kva (HS 850161), with 916 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output not exceeding 75 kva?
Leading suppliers shipping AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output not exceeding 75 kva (HS 850161) to the U.S. include HANGZHOU WELL TRANS SUPPLY CHAIN MA, CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES, CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PVT LTD, YUNG LI CO LTD, and MOTEURS LEROY SOMER.
How many U.S. shipments of AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output not exceeding 75 kva are there?
ImportDoor has 13,875 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 850161, spanning Jun 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output not exceeding 75 kva imported from?
AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output not exceeding 75 kva is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, INDIA, and HONG KONG.
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