China Import Duty Calculator (US Landed Cost)
China to US import duty calculator for 2026. Estimate total landed cost when importing goods from China into the United States. Combines the base MFN duty for your HTS code, any Section 301 tariff (7.5% to 100% depending on list and product), the Merchandise Processing Fee, and the Harbor Maintenance Fee for ocean freight. Built for Amazon and e-commerce resellers, Alibaba buyers, and import brokers doing landed-cost analysis post the 2025 de minimis change.
Regional Rule Context
China Rates and Rules
US import duty on Chinese goods for 2026. Base MFN duty varies by HTS code (typically 0 to 15%). Section 301 tariffs stack on top: List 1, 2, 3 at 25%, List 4A at 7.5% (paused for some items), and 2024 targeted hikes on EVs (100%), semiconductors (50%), batteries (25%), solar cells (50%), and medical supplies. MPF = 0.3464% of value, min 32.71 USD, max 634.62 USD (formal entries 2025 schedule). HMF = 0.125% of value on ocean freight only. De minimis exemption under 800 USD historically applied, restricted post-2025 for goods subject to Section 301 and for Chinese/HK origin shipments via the 2025 executive order.
Enter Values
Declared value on the commercial invoice, usually FOB factory price
Look up your HTS code at hts.usitc.gov. Most consumer goods are 0% to 15%.
List 1, 2, 3 = 25%. List 4A = 7.5%. EVs = 100%. Solar cells and semiconductors = 50%. Batteries = 25%. Enter 0 if not subject to Section 301.
Result
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China to US import duty calculator for 2026. Estimates total landed cost for goods imported into the United States from China, combining the base MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for your HTS code, any stacked Section 301 tariff (7.5 to 100% depending on list), the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value with min and max caps), and the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% for ocean freight only). Section 301 tariffs were first imposed under the 2018 trade actions and expanded in 2024 to cover EVs, semiconductors, batteries, critical minerals, solar cells, and medical supplies. The 2025 executive order ended the de minimis exemption for Chinese and Hong Kong origin goods, so even low-value orders from Shein, Temu, and direct Alibaba now pay full duty. This calculator is built for Amazon and e-commerce resellers, Alibaba buyers, and import brokers doing landed-cost analysis.
Disclaimer: This calculator uses publicly available rules effective as of Jan 1, 2026 (version 1.0). Results are for informational purposes only. Always verify with official sources or a qualified professional. Last reviewed: Apr 23, 2026.
Formula
MFN duty and Section 301 tariff apply to the goods value (FOB). MPF is 0.3464% of value (min 32.71, max 634.62 USD). HMF is 0.125% of value, ocean freight only; air or express is exempt.
China FAQs
On a 10,000 USD Alibaba order arriving by sea, what is the full duty and fee breakdown?
Using typical consumer goods (3% MFN, 25% Section 301 List 3): MFN duty 300, Section 301 tariff 2,500, MPF 34.64, HMF 12.50 = 2,847.14 USD in total duties and fees. Total landed cost is 12,847 USD, or 28.47% added to the factory FOB price. Air freight would skip the HMF 12.50 but cost 3 to 5x more in freight, usually not worth it under 200 kg.
Which 2024 Section 301 hikes impact the most Alibaba product categories?
The 100% EV hike affects Chinese electric vehicles and EV batteries only (narrow category). The 50% semiconductor hike covers chips, chip wafers, and some assembled electronics with Chinese-origin chips. The 25% lithium battery hike touches everything from power banks to e-bike batteries to consumer electronics with embedded batteries. For most Alibaba general merchandise (apparel, home goods, toys), the original 25% List 1 to 3 tariff still applies unchanged.
Does de minimis still work for Chinese goods?
No. A February 2025 executive order removed the 800 USD de minimis exemption for merchandise of Chinese and Hong Kong origin. Every imported Chinese package, regardless of value, must now clear customs with duty and fees assessed. This was implemented to close the Shein and Temu loophole that had let low-value Chinese goods enter duty-free.
How do I find my HTS code and duty rate?
Use the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) search at hts.usitc.gov. Enter a keyword or product description to find your 10-digit HTS code. Each code lists the MFN duty and any Section 301 list assignment. For heavily tariffed categories check the 2024 hike list for EVs, batteries, and semiconductor products.
When do MPF and HMF caps kick in, and does splitting shipments save money?
MPF maxes out at 634.62 USD per entry (reached at about 183,200 USD entered value), so single large shipments pay proportionally less MPF than multiple small entries. HMF has no cap, so it scales linearly with value (0.125% on ocean freight). Splitting one 200K shipment into four 50K shipments quadruples the MPF (4 x 173 USD = 692 USD vs 634.62 for one). Consolidation saves money; splitting wastes it.
Can I reduce duty with an FTA or first sale?
China does not have an FTA with the US, so no preferential duty is available. First Sale for Export (FSFE) can reduce the dutiable value by basing duty on the factory-to-trader price rather than the trader-to-importer price. This requires careful documentation. For Section 301, some products have been granted exclusions; check USTR exclusion lists.
Is VAT or sales tax included in this calculator?
No. This calculator covers federal import duties and customs fees only. US sales tax is charged at the state level when you resell and varies by state (0% to 10%+). China export VAT is usually zero-rated with a refund to the Chinese exporter, so it does not stack onto your landed cost in most cases.
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