Import Duty from China to USA
Exactly what you’ll pay to import from China to USA — duty, none and clearance, worked out before you order, not after the container lands.
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This is the practical guide to import duty from China to USA: how the duty is calculated, what tax stacks on top, and the rate by product category. Most furniture (HS 9403) carries a 0% base MFN rate under the US HTS — but Chinese-origin goods also attract Section 301 tariffs, which add 7.5% or 25% depending on the product list. For wooden furniture the Section 301 rate has been 25%. These rates are being actively changed through 2025–2026, so the live rate for your HS code is the number that matters, and it is the first thing we confirm. There is no federal VAT. Your import cost is the base HTS duty, plus any Section 301 tariff, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, capped) and the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% on ocean freight).
How duty and tax are calculated
Most furniture (HS 9403) carries a 0% base MFN rate under the US HTS — but Chinese-origin goods also attract Section 301 tariffs, which add 7.5% or 25% depending on the product list. For wooden furniture the Section 301 rate has been 25%. These rates are being actively changed through 2025–2026, so the live rate for your HS code is the number that matters, and it is the first thing we confirm.
There is no federal import VAT in the USA. There is no federal VAT. Your import cost is the base HTS duty, plus any Section 301 tariff, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, capped) and the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% on ocean freight).
Import duty by product category
| Product | HS heading | USA rate | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture | 9403 | 0% base + up to 25% Section 301 | HS 9403: 0% MFN, but wooden furniture has carried a 25% Section 301 tariff — confirm the live rate. |
| LED & Lighting | 9405 | ~3.9% + Section 301 | HS 9405 base rate plus any applicable Section 301; UL/DOE compliance expected. |
| Marble & Tiles | 6802 / 6907 | 0–8.5% + Section 301 | Ceramic tile (6907) has faced anti-dumping duties from China — this is the one to verify carefully. |
| Mattresses & Bedding | 9404 | AD/CVD risk | Chinese mattresses (9404) are subject to steep US anti-dumping duties — often uneconomic; we advise on alternatives. |
| Sanitaryware & Kitchen | 6910 / 7324 | 0–6% + Section 301 | Base rate plus Section 301; verify the exact 6910/7324 subheading. |
| Machinery & Equipment | 84xx | 0–3% + Section 301 | Mostly low base rates, but Section 301 can add 25% — machine-specific. |
Rates are indicative of the current schedule; your exact rate depends on the full HS classification of your goods. We confirm it before you order.
Reviewed by verified import specialists
The duty, tax and clearance guidance on this page reflects US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), with FDA/CPSC oversight on some categories practice and the applicable tariff schedule as of August 2026. Rates and procedures can change — we re-verify this page each quarter and confirm the rate for your specific HS code before you commit to an order. This is practical guidance, not a customs ruling on your particular goods.
A worked landed-cost example
On a US$20,000 order with US$3,000 freight and insurance (customs value US$23,000):
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Customs value (goods + freight + insurance) | US$23,000 |
| Customs duty (a low base HTS rate — plus Section 301 tariffs on Chinese origin) | US$5,000 (25% Section 301) |
| Federal import VAT | US$0 (no VAT) |
| Duty + tax total | US$5,000 + fees |
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty from China to the USA?
Most furniture (HS 9403) carries a 0% base MFN rate under the US HTS — but Chinese-origin goods also attract Section 301 tariffs, which add 7.5% or 25% depending on the product list. For wooden furniture the Section 301 rate has been 25%. These rates are being actively changed through 2025–2026, so the live rate for your HS code is the number that matters, and it is the first thing we confirm.
Is duty charged on the goods value or the total?
On the customs value, which includes freight and insurance to the border, not the factory invoice alone. That is why the landed cost is always higher than the factory price.
What tax is charged on top of duty?
None federally — There is no federal VAT. Your import cost is the base HTS duty, plus any Section 301 tariff, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, capped) and the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% on ocean freight).
How do I find the exact duty rate for my product?
Send us the product and we classify it to the correct HS code, then give you the exact current rate and a full landed cost — free, before you commit to an order.
Get your landed cost before you commit to an order
Send us your product list or a supplier link. We classify the goods, confirm the rate against the HS code, and come back with one landed-cost figure delivered to your door in USA — goods, freight, duty, tax and local charges in a single number.
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Send your product list or a supplier link. We classify the goods, confirm the duty against the HS code, and come back with one number to your door in USA — goods, freight, duty, tax and local charges.
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