8504.40.95.30 - With a power output exceeding 150 W but not exceeding 500 W

This HTS code, 8504.40.95.30, specifically classifies static converters, commonly known as power supplies, that are designed to convert electrical power and possess a power output ranging from greater than 150 Watts up to and including 500 Watts. These devices are essential components in a wide array of electronic equipment, facilitating the conversion of input voltage and current to the specific requirements of the connected apparatus. Examples include power supplies for desktop computers, larger audio-visual systems, certain industrial control units, and specialized charging stations that fall within this specific power output range.

To distinguish this category from its siblings, it is crucial to focus on the defined power output. HTS code 8504.40.95.10 covers power supplies with a maximum output of 50 Watts, while 8504.40.95.20 encompasses those exceeding 50 Watts but not exceeding 150 Watts. Therefore, 8504.40.95.30 serves as the intermediary category for units with a mid-range power capability, bridging the gap between lower and higher output devices. The sibling category 8504.40.95.40 captures all "other" static converters of this type that do not fit the specific wattage ranges of the preceding codes.

As this classification represents a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is determined solely by the power output specification. Importers and exporters should carefully verify the rated output power of their static converters to ensure accurate classification under the correct HTS code. Any unit exceeding 500 Watts would fall under a different HTS classification.