5V USB Wall Charger Adapter 18W from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
31.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(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