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Section 301 tariff check for power adapter from China

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A power adapter from China can be an AC/DC adapter, plug-in supply, desktop brick, interchangeable-plug adapter, device-specific adapter, or adapter-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 quoting duty exposure.

quick answer

For "section 301 tariff power adapter from China", collect input range, output voltage and current, wattage, AC plug type, DC connector, cable contents, intended device, safety label, origin support, supplier code, and value. Then check the sourced HTS candidate against current USTR Section 301 material.

Do not treat a power adapter as only a generic accessory. The rating label and device use should be in the record.

facts to collect for a power adapter

Collect:

Invoice wording, SKU, model number, product page, and packaging photos.
Input voltage range, output voltage, output current, wattage, frequency, and polarity.
Plug-in, desktop brick, open-frame, wall adapter, interchangeable plug, or corded adapter status.
Output connector: barrel plug, USB-C, proprietary connector, screw terminal, or bare lead.
Intended device: router, LED light, laptop, camera, toy, appliance, medical device, or general power supply.
Cable, AC cord, plug heads, manual, safety label, and retail packaging.
Country of origin evidence for transformer, PCB assembly, housing, cord, and final testing.
Supplier HS or HTS code and notes.
Unit value, assists, freight, insurance, and shipment timing.

The label should be photographed in full. Partial listings cause bad reviews. Keep the connector close-up with the voltage label.

missing facts

Mark the file incomplete when:

Input or output rating is missing.
Connector type is unclear.
Device-specific use is not documented.
Cable, AC cord, or plug-head contents are not listed.
Origin is assumed from shipment route.
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 power supply, charger, transformer, adapter set, equipment part, or retail kit paths.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows around the imported adapter: plug-in AC/DC adapter, desktop power supply, interchangeable-plug adapter, device-specific adapter, or adapter-and-cord kit. Each row should cite rating, connector, intended device, set contents, origin, and supplier code.

Rejected paths should stay visible. If it is not a charger because no battery is charged directly, say that. If a cable is included, list it.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for adapters, power supplies, transformers, chargers, and equipment parts. Use USTR for the current Section 301 check.

planning path

Start with a table for input, output, connector, intended device, 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

Is a power adapter the same as a charger?

Sometimes, but not always. Document what the adapter powers or charges.

Does connector type matter?

Yes. The output connector and cord contents should be recorded.

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planning boundary

This power adapter 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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