You're looking at a product cost and emissions model for a Portable Generator manufactured in China. A portable generator is a self-contained power unit that produces electricity using an internal combustion engine. It provides backup or remote power for residential, commercial, and industrial use.
Each model includes upstream materials, components, and manufacturing processes all the way to the factory gate.
Product Material Breakdown
Top Cost Contributors
Materials: Alternator assembly (unalloyed steel, copper, electrical insulation) (29%)
Materials: Alternator assembly (unalloyed steel, copper, electrical insulation) (29%)
Materials: Internal combustion engine assembly (unalloyed steel, aluminum alloy) (18%)
Materials: Internal combustion engine assembly (unalloyed steel, aluminum alloy) (18%)
Value Add (11%)
Value Add (11%)
Materials: Starter motor (12 V, unalloyed steel, copper winding) (8%)
Materials: Starter motor (12 V, unalloyed steel, copper winding) (8%)
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Top Emission Contributors
462.62
kgCO2e
Materials: Alternator assembly (unalloyed steel, copper, electrical insulation) (34%)
Materials: Alternator assembly (unalloyed steel, copper, electrical insulation) (34%)
Materials: Internal combustion engine assembly (unalloyed steel, aluminum alloy) (29%)
Materials: Internal combustion engine assembly (unalloyed steel, aluminum alloy) (29%)
Materials: Control panel assembly (polycarbonate housing, printed circuit board assembly, electrical switches) (13%)
Materials: Control panel assembly (polycarbonate housing, printed circuit board assembly, electrical switches) (13%)
Manufacturing (13%)
Manufacturing (13%)
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Manufacturer Should Cost
$
.53
USD
Note: This analysis covers Materials, Components, and Manufacturing only; it does not include downstream costs (e.g., outbound shipping, warehousing, distribution/retail fees).
Tariff Impact
+28%
of Landed Cost
HTS Code
85021100
Sourced from
China
Tariffs can materially change landed cost and competitiveness
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