AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output exceeding 750 kva (HS 850164)
AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output exceeding 750 kva (HS 850164) has 4,062 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output exceeding 750 kva is VESTAS NACELLES AMERICA INC, with 1,434 shipments, followed by CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC and CUMMINS POWER GENERATION. The leading supplier is VESTAS NACELLES DEUTSCHLAND GMBH, with 1,437 shipments, followed by CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED and CUMMINS GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES ROM. Goods originate mainly from GERMANY and INDIA, arriving primarily at HOUSTON, TX. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/850164-ac-generators-alternators-other-than-photovoltaic-generators-of-an-output-exceeding-750-kva
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output exceeding 750 kva (HS 850164), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is VESTAS NACELLES DEUTSCHLAND GMBH → VESTAS NACELLES AMERICA INC with 1,427 shipments, followed by CUMMINS GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES ROM → CUMMINS POWER GENERATION (189) and CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED → CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC (135).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| VESTAS NACELLES AMERICA INC | 1,434 |
| CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC | 386 |
| CUMMINS POWER GENERATION | 227 |
| CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES AMER | 163 |
| SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY INC | 127 |
| GE RENEWABLES LLC | 102 |
| NIDEC MOTOR CORP | 91 |
| PLATFORM THERMOKING HASTINGS | 76 |
| ICL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS INC | 73 |
| BLUE STAR POWER SYSTEM INC | 61 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| VESTAS NACELLES DEUTSCHLAND GMBH | 1,437 |
| CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | 281 |
| CUMMINS GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES ROM | 191 |
| CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES INDI PLOT | 180 |
| CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES | 147 |
| MOTEURS LEROY SOMER SAS | 77 |
| BK GIULINI GMBH | 73 |
| SIEMENS AG | 69 |
| BRANCH OF GE VIETNAM LTD | 67 |
| MASCHINENFABRIK ALFING KESSLER GMBH | 62 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GERMANY | 1,802 |
| INDIA | 527 |
| CHINA | 426 |
| BELGIUM | 347 |
| SPAIN | 179 |
| VIET NAM | 114 |
| ITALY | 99 |
| YEMEN | 73 |
| BRAZIL | 72 |
| MEXICO | 52 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | 1,850 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 693 |
| CHESTER, PA | 294 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 255 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 168 |
| TACOMA, WA | 166 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 128 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 112 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 91 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 57 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 850164 — AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output exceeding 750 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 exceeding 750 kva
Who imports AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output exceeding 750 kva (HS 850164)?
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 exceeding 750 kva include VESTAS NACELLES AMERICA INC, CUMMINS POWER GENERATION INC, CUMMINS POWER GENERATION, CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES AMER, and SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output exceeding 750 kva?
VESTAS NACELLES AMERICA INC is the largest U.S. importer of AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output exceeding 750 kva (HS 850164), with 1,434 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output exceeding 750 kva?
Leading suppliers shipping AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output exceeding 750 kva (HS 850164) to the U.S. include VESTAS NACELLES DEUTSCHLAND GMBH, CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, CUMMINS GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES ROM, CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES INDI PLOT, and CUMMINS GENERATOR TECHNOLOGIES.
How many U.S. shipments of AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output exceeding 750 kva are there?
ImportDoor has 4,062 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 850164, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output exceeding 750 kva imported from?
AC generators (alternators), other than photovoltaic generators of an output exceeding 750 kva is imported into the U.S. primarily from GERMANY, INDIA, and CHINA.
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