&&The goods are EnerPlex Kickr lightweight weather resistant solar chargers. Four specific models are included in the ruling request, the Kickr II, Kickr II+, Kickr IV, and Kickr IV+. The Kickr II models incorporate two solar cell panels to produce 3 watt 5 volt system regulated 0.6 amp direct current output via a single USB port. The Kickr IV models incorporate four solar cell panels to produce 6 watt 5 volt system regulated 1.2 amp direct current output via a single USB port. The two plus models also incorporate an integrated 500 mAh battery embedded in the sleeve to ensure continuous charging when the sun becomes inaccessible. The solar panels are made from copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) cells mounted on a plastic backing allowing the panels to be flexible, lightweight, and rugged.&&&&In all four models the panels, supporting circuitry, and electrical components are housed in nylon sleeves. The sleeves also incorporate pockets to hold portable electronic devices and their cables for transport and charging. The sleeves also fold for easy storage and include grommets and elastics to allow them to easily attach to bikes, backpacks and more.&&

HS Classification

8501.31.00.90

CBSA Reasoning

&&Kickr solar chargers are composite goods consisting of a nylon sleeve of heading 42.02, a solar generator of heading 85.01, and in the case of the plus models, accumulators of heading 85.07. In looking at the nylon sleeves, it is evident that they perform a subservient role to the solar generator in the goods purpose. The nylon sleeve contains pouches, zippers and other features consistent with travel bags, wallets and other similar items. However, in the case of the goods at hand, the sleeves form the housing for the solar cells and supporting circuitry, and the pouches and other features of the sleeves are all in direct support of the goods purpose of charging a portable electronic device via the solar generator.&&&&Regard is given to the Explanatory Note to heading 85.01, which states the heading “covers photovoltaic generators consisting of panels of photocells combined with other apparatus, e.g., storage batteries and electronic controls (voltage regulator, inverter, etc.)”.&&

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