5V USB Wall Charger Adapter 18W from China

USB Type-A wall charger converting 100-240VAC to 5VDC/3A (18W max), with foldable prongs for travel. Classified under HTS 8504.31.40 due to power handling capacity well below 1kVA as a static converter. Meets DOE Level VI energy efficiency standards.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Include DOE VI certification and test reports; CBP frequently examines charger efficiency,Verify plug type matches destination (US NEMA 1-15); wrong configuration delays clearance,Avoid 'universal charger' generic descriptions - specify exact output specs on invoice