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Section 301 tariff check for phone charger from China

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A phone charger from China can be a wall plug, USB-C charger, wireless charging pad, GaN charger, travel charger, multi-port charger, car charger, or charger-and-cable kit. Section 301 exposure depends on the supported HTS candidate and China origin record.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use file before a duty estimate is trusted.

quick answer

For "section 301 tariff phone charger from China", collect charger type, input range, output wattage, ports, protocol claims, plug type, cable contents, wireless function, origin support, supplier code, and value. Then check the sourced HTS candidate against current USTR Section 301 material.

Do not use a phone-accessory label as the classification file. The electrical rating and imported set matter.

facts to collect for a phone charger

Collect:

Invoice wording, SKU, model number, product page, and packaging photos.
Charger style: wall plug, wireless pad, power brick, travel charger, GaN charger, or multi-port block.
Input voltage, output voltage, output current, wattage, and charging protocol claims.
Ports: USB-C, USB-A, Lightning-style cable, built-in cable, foldable plug, or interchangeable plug heads.
Cable, adapter, magnetic puck, stand, manual, safety label, and retail packaging.
Whether any battery or power bank is included.
Country of origin evidence for PCB assembly, housing, transformer, plug, cable, and final testing.
Supplier HS or HTS code and notes.
Unit value, assists, freight, insurance, and shipment timing.

The rating label is evidence. A product title saying "fast charger" is not enough. Keep protocol sheets when they mention PD, QC, or multi-port power sharing across ports too.

missing facts

Mark the file incomplete when:

Output wattage or port configuration is missing.
Wireless versus wired charging function is unclear.
Cable and adapter contents are not listed.
Battery or power-bank inclusion is unsupported.
Origin is assumed from exporter paperwork.
Supplier code is only six digits or from another market.
Current USTR Section 301 treatment has not been checked for the candidate line.
Exclusion claims have no source date.

These gaps can move the file between charger, power supply, wireless charger, cable kit, or battery product paths.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows around the imported charger: wall phone charger, wireless charging pad, GaN multi-port charger, travel charger, or charger-and-cable kit. Each row should cite rating, ports, cable contents, wireless function, origin, and supplier code.

Rejected paths should stay in the file. If no battery is included, say so. If the charger includes a cable, list it.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for phone chargers, wireless chargers, power supplies, cables, and kits. Use USTR for the current Section 301 check.

planning path

Start with a table for charger style, input, output, ports, set contents, origin, supplier code, and value. Then compare the candidate line with current Section 301 material.

The result should support broker review, not replace it.

questions importers ask

Does wattage matter?

Yes. Output rating belongs in the evidence file.

Does a cable in the box matter?

Yes. A charger-only SKU and a charger kit need separate review.

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planning boundary

This phone charger Section 301 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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