Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery
HS 8504 — Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors
Electrical transformers, static converters (such as rectifiers) and inductors — the heading most power adapters and chargers are classified under.
What falls under HS 8504?
Products commonly classified under this heading include:
- power adapters
- phone and laptop chargers
- USB power supplies
- voltage converters
Examples, not a ruling — the exact code depends on the finished product.
What moves your duty rate?
For goods under HS 8504, the rate usually turns on:
- power rating (wattage)
- whether sold with the device it powers or separately
- destination country and energy-efficiency rules
Duty rates are not shown here on purpose: they depend on the full 8–10 digit code, the destination country and any trade remedies. Enter the rate your broker confirms into the landed-cost calculator.
Questions
Common questions about HS 8504
How is a phone charger classified?
A standalone charger or power adapter is usually a static converter under heading 8504. If it ships inside a retail set with the phone, the set may be classified as a whole — describe how it is packaged.
Related headings
All headingsNeighbouring codes
8536Electrical switching / protecting apparatus (≤1,000 V)switches, plugs and sockets, connectors and terminals8544Insulated wire, cable and other conductorsUSB and charging cables, power cords, data cables8517Telephone sets and communication apparatussmartphones, routers and modems, network switches
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