A:AnswerMy se uses a micro USB for charging, and this case has a dust cover (tab) for the charging port. The port is easily accessed when charging is needed.
A:AnswerApparently like many U.S. companies Otterbox has been having their products made in other countries as well as in the USA. My Otterbox Commuter was made in China but I have seen pictures in reviews, ads and descriptions that have the USA, Mexico or China imprint.