8504.40.70.12 - With a power output exceeding 150 W but not exceeding 500 W

This HTS classification, 8504.40.70.12, specifically covers static converters, also known as power supplies, designed for automatic data processing machines or units thereof (heading 8471), or for certain printers (subheading 8443.31 or 8443.32), monitors (subheading 8528.42 or 8528.52), or projectors (subheading 8528.62). The defining characteristic of items falling under this particular subheading is their electrical power output, which must exceed 150 Watts but not exceed 500 Watts. These power supplies are essential components that convert AC electrical power to the DC power required by the specified electronic equipment.

This category is distinguished from its sibling categories by its defined power output range. Subheading 8504.40.70.01 covers power supplies with a lower output not exceeding 50 Watts, while 8504.40.70.07 addresses those exceeding 50 Watts but not exceeding 150 Watts. This subheading, 8504.40.70.12, acts as a bridge between these lower and higher power output categories. The sibling category 8504.40.70.18 is designated for "Other" static converters within this broader classification, typically encompassing power supplies with outputs exceeding 500 Watts or those not explicitly defined by the preceding subheadings.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification into 8504.40.70.12 relies solely on verifying that the static converter is intended for use with the specified ADP machines, printers, monitors, or projectors, and that its power output falls precisely within the 150 W to 500 W range. Proper documentation, including technical specifications detailing the power output, is crucial for accurate classification.