The tariff classification of a USB power adapter from China
Issued October 30, 2014 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 8504.40.9580
Headings: 8504
Product description
The item concerned is a retail packed set (part # 2657 USB CAR 2.4A RFC BLK) that includes a single port USB power adapter and a USB cable. The power adapter is the type that is intended to be used in conjunction with the power port (cigarette lighter port) of an automobile. The USB cable incorporates a standard USB connector on one end and “Lightning” and “Micro” USB connectors on the opposite end. The electrical cable and power adapter are intended to be used together. The USB power adapter is a direct current to direct current (DC/DC) converter that enables the user to provide the appropriate power to a variety of personal electronic devices. It converts the 12 volt DC automobile power port output into a 5 volt DC USB output. The power adapter is the component that provides the essential character to this set.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the retail packed set (part # 2657 USB CAR 2.4A RFC BLK) that includes a single port USB power adapter and a USB cable 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
N258121 October 30, 2014 CLA-2-85:OT:RR:NC:N1:109 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8504.40.9580 Eric Thomas Meldrum Mophie LLC. 15101 Red Hill Ave Tustin, CA 92780 RE: The tariff classification of a USB power adapter from China Dear Mr. Meldrum: In your letter dated October 1, 2014, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The item concerned is a retail packed set (part # 2657 USB CAR 2.4A RFC BLK) that includes a single port USB power adapter and a USB cable. The power adapter is the type that is intended to be used in conjunction with the power port (cigarette lighter port) of an automobile. The USB cable incorporates a standard USB connector on one end and “Lightning” and “Micro” USB connectors on the opposite end. The electrical cable and power adapter are intended to be used together. The USB power adapter is a direct current to direct current (DC/DC) converter that enables the user to provide the appropriate power to a variety of personal electronic devices. It converts the 12 volt DC automobile power port output into a 5 volt DC USB output. The power adapter is the component that provides the essential character to this set. The applicable subheading for the retail packed set (part # 2657 USB CAR 2.4A RFC BLK) that includes a single port USB power adapter and a USB cable 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 Steven Pollichino at [email protected]. Sincerely, Gwenn Klein Kirschner Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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