Ferrite Core for Switching Power Supply from China
A manganese-zinc ferrite core used in high-frequency transformers for switching power supplies in consumer electronics like laptop chargers. Classified under HTS 8504.90.96.30 as ferrite parts of static converters due to its magnetic properties optimized for power conversion applications. It enables efficient energy transfer at frequencies above 20 kHz.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify ferrite composition (MnZn or NiZn) through material certification to confirm classification under ferrite subheading
• Include technical specs showing use in transformers/static converters to avoid reclassification as general inductors
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Chinese-origin ferrites; provide country-of-origin documentation