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Section 301 tariff check for power strip from China

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

A power strip from China can be a basic outlet strip, surge protector, USB charging strip, desktop unit, wall tap, rack power unit, smart power strip, or extension-cord set. Section 301 exposure depends on the supported HTS candidate and China origin record for the cord, housing, outlets, breaker, electronics, and imported set.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use file before the shipment moves.

quick answer

For "section 301 tariff power strip from China", collect outlet count, cord length, plug type, voltage and amp rating, surge protection, breaker or switch, USB ports, smart control, mounting style, origin support, supplier code, and value. Then check the sourced HTS candidate against current USTR Section 301 material.

Do not treat a basic strip, surge protector, and USB charging strip as one product.

facts to collect for a power strip

Collect:

Invoice wording, SKU, model number, product page, label photo, and packaging photos.
Power strip type: basic outlet strip, surge protector, wall tap, desktop tower, rack unit, smart strip, or USB charging strip.
Outlet count, plug type, cord length, conductor gauge, voltage rating, amp rating, watt rating, and frequency.
Surge rating, breaker, fuse, switch, indicator light, EMI filter, USB-A or USB-C ports, PD charging, Wi-Fi, and app control.
Mounting holes, rack brackets, cable, screws, manual, and retail kit contents.
Whether the item is a cord set, power distribution unit, charger, or mixed electrical accessory.
Country of origin evidence for cable assembly, outlet contacts, housing molding, PCB assembly, testing, labeling, and packing.
Supplier HS or HTS code and notes.
Unit value, assists, freight, insurance, and shipment timing.

Keep label photos that show ratings, outlet layout, cord markings, and USB ports.

missing facts

Mark the file incomplete when:

Outlet count, cord length, or rating is missing.
Surge, breaker, USB, or smart-control status is unsupported.
Wall tap versus corded strip status is unclear.
Safety listing claims have no label evidence.
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 power strip, surge protector, charger, cord set, power distribution unit, or smart electrical device paths.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows around the imported article: basic power strip, surge protector, USB power strip, smart strip, wall tap, rack PDU, or corded distribution unit. Each row should cite outlets, cord, ratings, electronics, set contents, origin, and supplier code.

Rejected paths should stay visible. If it has no surge protection, say so. If USB charging is included, document the charging electronics.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for power strips, surge protectors, cord sets, chargers, smart outlets, and electrical distribution units. Use USTR for the current Section 301 check.

planning path

Start with a table for outlet count, cord and plug, electrical rating, surge or USB function, origin, supplier code, and value. Then compare the candidate line with current Section 301 material.

The safest file starts with the label. If the label contradicts the supplier title, use the label as the fact to resolve before broker review.

questions importers ask

Does surge protection matter?

Yes. Surge protection, breaker, fuse, and rating should be recorded.

Do USB ports matter?

Yes. USB charging can move the review away from a basic outlet strip.

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planning boundary

This power strip 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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