HS code for phone charger
The U.S. HS code for a phone charger is usually 8504.40.95.10 (usb wall charger), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB wall charger | 8504.40.95.10 | Free | 12.5% |
- 8504.40.95.10: With a power output not exceeding 50 W
What decides the code
A USB wall charger is a static converter that rectifies AC to DC, classified under heading 8504 in subheading 8504.40.95.10 as a power supply with output not exceeding 50 W.
- The device converts AC mains power to low voltage DC, which makes it a static converter of heading 8504 rather than a battery or an appliance.
- Power output not exceeding 50 W places it in the power supply line under 8504.40.95.10.
- It is a rectifying apparatus because it changes alternating current to direct current, which fits the rectifiers and rectifying apparatus grouping.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a USB wall charger under 8504.40.95.50 as a power supply over 50 W is wrong because a small phone charger stays at or below 50 W output.
- Classifying it under 8507 as a battery is wrong because the charger has no cells and only converts power.
- Classifying it under 8544 as a cable or cord is wrong because the wall charger is the converter unit, not the connecting wire.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8504.40.95.10, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- USB wall charger
- CN 8504 40 83, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a phone charger?
The U.S. HTS code for a phone charger is usually 8504.40.95.10 (usb wall charger). The first six digits, 8504.40, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a phone charger from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8504.40.95.10 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.