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HTS code for laptop charger: facts to check before import

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A laptop charger is usually more specific than the invoice says.

It may be a USB-C power adapter, barrel-plug adapter, desktop power brick, replacement charger, travel charger, or kit with AC cord and DC cable. The HTS review should show the exact configuration before the supplier code is trusted.

quick answer

For a laptop charger, use the lookup result for Planning Use until adapter type, wattage, voltage, connector, cable configuration, intended device, origin, supplier code, Missing Facts, Authority Sources, and Broker review status are documented. Do not use the result as Entry Use classification.

The charger should be reviewed as shipped, including cords and connector type.

facts to collect for a laptop charger

Collect:

Product name and invoice description.
Photos of charger brick, AC cord, DC cable, connector, label, packaging, and accessories.
Adapter type: USB-C, barrel connector, MagSafe-style, desktop brick, wall adapter, or universal charger.
Input and output ratings, wattage, amperage, voltage, and frequency.
Whether the AC cord is included, fixed, or detachable.
Connector type and intended laptop family.
Included plug heads, cable, manual, pouch, or adapters.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code.
Product page, spec sheet, test report, or bill of materials.

The charger label is often the best source for ratings. Attach a photo.

missing facts

Mark the record incomplete when:

Wattage or voltage is missing.
Connector type is unclear.
AC cord or cable contents are not documented.
Intended device family is unknown.
Supplier code is unsupported.
Origin is assumed.
CBP rulings for similar power supplies have not been checked.
Section 301 or other duty-stack exposure has not been reviewed.

These gaps can affect both classification and the landed-cost estimate.

authority sources

Use official sources:

USITC gives the tariff text. CROSS can help compare laptop power supplies, adapters, replacement chargers, and kits.

what TariffCase should produce

TariffCase should produce a Planning Use record with adapter type, ratings, connector facts, cable contents, intended device, supplier code, HTS Candidate, Missing Facts, Authority Sources, and Broker review status.

That record gives the reviewer facts instead of the generic label "laptop charger."

replacement charger traps

Replacement chargers often inherit bad catalog data. A seller may list compatibility with ten laptop models while the electrical label tells a narrower story. The record should keep compatibility claims separate from the actual adapter specs.

If multiple wattages are sold under one listing, save the variant selected for the shipment. Do not let a 45W, 65W, and 100W charger share one unsupported code path. The label photo should match the variant on the invoice. If it does not, treat the file as incomplete.

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questions importers ask

Does wattage matter?

Yes. Wattage and voltage should be visible in the record.

What if the AC cord is separate?

List it. The shipped configuration should be reviewed.

Can I reuse a phone charger code?

No. Check the exact laptop charger facts and sources.

What detail is easy to miss?

Record output wattage, voltage, amperage, plug type, USB-C PD support, cable contents, and compatible laptop family. A charger listing without electrical ratings is not enough.

planning boundary

This laptop charger HTS page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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