U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
8501.31.8000
$214.3M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
22 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-05-02 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of a rotary mobile charger from China.
NY K82853 February 24, 2004 CLA-2-85:RR:NC:N1:113 K82853 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 8501.31.8000 Ms. Lesa R. Hubbard JCPenney Purchasing Corporation 6501 Legacy Drive Plano, TX 75024 RE: The tariff classification of a rotary mobile charger from China. Dear Ms. Hubbard: In your letter dated January 28, 2004, you requested a ruling on tariff classification. The merchandise is the WN-079 Rotary Mobile Charger. The appliance is a hand-cranked generator for emergency use with a mobile phone. It operates at 20 Watts. The applicable subheading for this product will be 8501.31.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for DC generators, of an output not exceeding 750 W, generators. The general rate of duty will be 2.5 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R.). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist James Smyth at 646-733-3018. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division