RV Battery Powered Smoke Detector - Safe-T-Alert 65-54180-12 from China
12V DC battery-powered smoke alarm designed specifically for recreational vehicles, with test/hush and low battery chirp. Classified under HTS 8531.10.00.15 as battery-powered smoke detectors functioning as fire alarms, compact for tight RV spaces. Meets RVIA standards for mobile applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 12V DC classification same as household 9V; specify voltage in technical specs
• RV certification (RVIA) often required by distributors; include in import files
• Avoid bulk packaging misclass as parts; retail-ready units are finished goods