The tariff classification of a dual port car adapter from China
Issued July 10, 2009 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8504.40.9580
Headings: 8504
Product description
The merchandise subject to this ruling is a dual port car adapter. It is identified as having the assigned Model # RF-DPADC. Best Buy’s SKU # is 9375062. The dual port car adapter is for use in a car. It is plugged into the car’s existing outlet, i.e., cigarette outlet. The dual port car adapter expands the number of outlets from one to two enabling the user to charge a GPS and cell phone at the same time. The dual port car adapter does not recharge electronic devices, but rather acts as a pass through to the chargers (devices) that are plugged into it. It features a charging indicator light and a swivel mount to provide flexibility in the positioning. The input voltage of the adapter is DC12-15v, the output voltage is DC12v and the wattage capacity is 70W.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for a dual port car adapter (Model # RF-DPADC and SKU # 9375062) will be 8504.40.9580, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors; parts thereof: Static converters: Other: Other.
Full text
N067297 July 10, 2009 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:E:NC:N1:109 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8504.40.9580 Ms. Becky Delsing Global Import Compliance Best Buy 7601 Penn Ave S Richfield MN 55423 RE: The tariff classification of a dual port car adapter from China Dear Ms. Delsing: In your letter dated July 2, 2009, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The merchandise subject to this ruling is a dual port car adapter. It is identified as having the assigned Model # RF-DPADC. Best Buy’s SKU # is 9375062. The dual port car adapter is for use in a car. It is plugged into the car’s existing outlet, i.e., cigarette outlet. The dual port car adapter expands the number of outlets from one to two enabling the user to charge a GPS and cell phone at the same time. The dual port car adapter does not recharge electronic devices, but rather acts as a pass through to the chargers (devices) that are plugged into it. It features a charging indicator light and a swivel mount to provide flexibility in the positioning. The input voltage of the adapter is DC12-15v, the output voltage is DC12v and the wattage capacity is 70W. The applicable subheading for a dual port car adapter (Model # RF-DPADC and SKU # 9375062) will be 8504.40.9580, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for "Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors; parts thereof: Static converters: Other: Other." The rate of duty will be 1.5 percent ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Linda M. Hackett at (646) 733-3015. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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