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HTS code for power adapter: facts to check before import

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A power adapter can be a wall plug, desktop brick, interchangeable-plug adapter, USB power supply, or part of a device kit. The HTS review needs those facts before a code is trusted.

The product file should show input and output ratings, plug configuration, ports, whether a cable is attached or included, intended device, origin, and supplier code.

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For a power adapter, use the lookup result for Planning Use until adapter type, input and output ratings, plug configuration, cable bundle, 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 adapter should be reviewed as the shipped product, not as a generic accessory.

facts to collect for a power adapter

Collect:

Product name and invoice description.
Photos of adapter, plug, ports, label, packaging, and accessories.
Adapter type: wall adapter, desktop adapter, USB adapter, interchangeable-plug adapter, or device-specific power supply.
Input and output ratings, wattage, amperage, voltage, and frequency.
Connector or port type.
Whether a cable is fixed, detachable, or included separately.
Intended device or device family.
Country of origin and production support.
Supplier HS or HTS code.
Product page, spec sheet, test report, or bill of materials.

The label on the adapter often has facts missing from the invoice. Capture it.

missing facts

Mark the record incomplete when:

Electrical ratings are missing.
Plug type or connector type is unclear.
Included cable is not documented.
Intended device is unknown.
Supplier code is unsupported.
Origin is assumed.
CBP rulings for similar adapters have not been checked.
Section 301 or other duty-stack exposure has not been reviewed.

These gaps can change the duty estimate and review path.

authority sources

Use official sources:

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

what TariffCase should produce

TariffCase should produce a Planning Use record with electrical ratings, plug facts, cable details, intended device, supplier code, HTS Candidate, Missing Facts, Authority Sources, and Broker review status.

That gives a reviewer facts, not the word "adapter" alone.

device-specific adapters

Some adapters are generic USB power supplies. Others are built for laptops, routers, printers, LED lighting, medical devices, or appliances. The intended device can change which facts a reviewer wants to see, especially when the adapter has a fixed cable or proprietary connector.

Put the device family in the record. If the adapter is sold as a replacement part, say which device it replaces. That device note can change the review conversation and the questions a Broker asks.

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questions importers ask

Does the adapter label matter?

Yes. Input and output ratings are often printed on the label and should be captured.

What if the cable is attached?

Document whether it is attached, detachable, or packed separately.

Can I use one code for every adapter?

No. Review the exact adapter type and shipped configuration.

What detail is easy to miss?

Record AC input, DC output, wattage, plug type, connector, cable contents, and whether the adapter is dedicated to a named device. Generic adapters and device parts need separate review.

planning boundary

This power adapter 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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