Medical UPS Battery Charger Board from Germany
Control board for valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery chargers in medical UPS systems, performing constant current/voltage static conversion. HTS 8504.90.96.50 applies to this specialized converter part.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) 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 IEC 60601 medical electrical safety certifications
• Declare charger algorithms (CC/CV/float) in technical docs
• FDA registration may apply if considered medical device accessory