HS code for phone chargers: candidates and classification factors
Short answer
A wall adapter or wireless charging pad that converts power points to 8504.40 (static converters). A cable sold on its own points to 8544.42, and a portable power bank built around a lithium-ion battery points to 8507.60.
This output is general information at the 6-digit level only. The final classification for any entry must be determined by a licensed customs broker or the importer. This page is not a classification of your product.
“Charger” covers products that do very different things. The tariff follows the function: converting current, conducting it, or storing it. Retail packs that combine an adapter and a cable add a set question.
Six-digit candidates to research
| Subheading | Official text (source) | May fit when | May not fit when |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8504.40 | Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors; parts thereof: ›Static converters: | A wall adapter or USB power adapter that converts mains AC to DC, or a wireless charging pad that converts and transfers power. | The product only conducts power (a cable) or stores it (a power bank). Facts needed: Input and output · Wired or wireless · Included cable |
| 8544.42 | Insulated (including enameled or anodized) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fiber cables, made up of individually sheathed fibers, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors: › Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: ›Fitted with connectors: | A charging cable with connectors (USB-C, Lightning, micro-USB) sold on its own. | The cable is packed with an adapter that gives the set its essential character. Facts needed: Connectors fitted · Sold alone or in a set |
| 8507.60 | Electric storage batteries, including separators therefor, whether or not rectangular (including square); parts thereof: ›Lithium-ion batteries | A portable power bank whose core is a lithium-ion battery with charging circuitry. | The product has no storage battery, or it uses another battery chemistry. Facts needed: Battery chemistry · Capacity · Built-in cables or plugs |
Official text from the U.S. International Trade Commission, 2026 HTS Revision 21, retrieved October 14, 2026. Page last reviewed October 15, 2026.
Facts that change the classification
- What the product does
- A plug-in adapter converts AC mains power to DC. A wireless pad converts power and transfers it inductively. A cable only conducts. A power bank stores energy.
- Connectors and voltage
- Cables fitted with connectors for use at up to 1,000 V point to 8544.42.
- Battery chemistry
- Power banks are researched by their battery. Lithium-ion storage batteries point to 8507.60.
- Retail set contents
- An adapter packed with a cable is usually analyzed as a set, where the adapter tends to give the essential character.
Common mistakes
- Calling every charging accessory a “charger.”
Describe what the product does — convert, conduct or store — because each points to a different heading.
- Researching an adapter-and-cable pack as two separate items.
Retail sets are usually analyzed together. List everything in the box.
- Classifying a power bank as a static converter because it has a USB output.
The storage battery is the core of a power bank, which points research to heading 8507.
Examples
“20 W USB-C wall charger, 100–240 V AC input, 5–12 V DC output, sold with a 1 m USB-C cable”
- Converts AC to DC
- Adapter and cable sold together
These facts point research toward 8504.40, with the cable analyzed as part of the set.
“10,000 mAh lithium-ion power bank with two USB-A ports”
- Lithium-ion storage battery
- Portable
These facts point research toward 8507.60.
CBP rulings to read
Rulings apply to the specific facts presented to CBP. Read them for the reasoning rather than copying a code.
- N305211 8504.40 · July 23, 2019
The tariff classification of a Phone Charger from China
- N298534 8504.40 · July 24, 2018
The tariff classification of a wireless battery charger from China
- N315544 8544.42 · November 10, 2020
The tariff classification of a combination phone stand, holder, and charging cable from China
- N363538 8507.60 · August 6, 2026
The tariff classification of a power bank from China
Frequently asked questions
Are wireless charging pads classified like wall adapters?
Often, yes. CBP rulings have treated wireless charging pads as static converters in 8504.40, because they convert input power before transferring it to the phone.
Is a USB charging cable a phone part?
No. A cable sold on its own is researched as an insulated conductor fitted with connectors, which points to 8544.42.
Is the six-digit candidate enough for a U.S. customs entry?
No. The six-digit HS level is general information and a research starting point. The importer or a licensed customs broker must determine the complete U.S. classification used for any entry.
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