Landed cost guide · 2026-10-15

Import duty from China to the United States

Q: How much is import duty from China to the United States?

It depends on the product's tariff code. As an example, cotton T-shirts worth 10,000.00 USD shipped commercially by sea pay about 2,947.14 USD in duties, taxes and fees (29.47% of the goods value). A 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor duty on top of the normal (MFN) rate, in force since 24 July 2026. China-origin goods also keep the older Section 301 lists: 25% (Lists 1–3) or 7.5% (List 4A), plus higher rates on EVs, solar cells and semiconductors. Section 232 duties (steel, aluminum, copper, autos and more) apply on top where relevant.

Q: Does China have a trade agreement with United States?

There is no preferential agreement that covers most goods, so standard MFN rates apply.

For a typical commercial shipment of cotton T-shirts from China to the United States worth 10,000.00 USD, duties, taxes and fees come to about 2,947.14 USD, or 29.47% of the goods value. Use the calculator below with your own figures.

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Duty is charged on: FOB value of the goods
Duty-free threshold: None. The $800 de minimis has been suspended for all countries since 29 Aug 2025.
VAT / sales tax: No federal VAT (state sales tax may apply on resale).
Trade agreement: None. Standard (MFN) rates apply.
Extra tariffs on goods from China: A 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor duty on top of the normal (MFN) rate, in force since 24 July 2026. China-origin goods also keep the older Section 301 lists: 25% (Lists 1–3) or 7.5% (List 4A), plus higher rates on EVs, solar cells and semiconductors. Section 232 duties (steel, aluminum, copper, autos and more) apply on top where relevant.
Other fees: MPF 0.3464% (min $34.58, max $670.86; $2.77 flat under $2,500), HMF 0.125% on ocean freight.

Detailed calculator: China to United States

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3Values

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4Product and rates

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Typical duty rates

Product	MFN	Additional	Total
Apparel – cotton knit (HS 6109)	16.5%	+12.5% s.301 (+ China list if listed)	29%
Leather footwear (HS 6403)	8.5%	+12.5% s.301 (+ China list if listed)	21%
Towels / home textiles (HS 6302)	9.1%	+12.5% s.301 (+ China list if listed)	21.6%
Computers / phones (HS 8471, 8517)	0%	+12.5% s.301 (+ China list if listed)	12.5%

Typical rates for common tariff lines, for orientation only. The rate for your goods depends on the full HS code; look it up in the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Worked example: 10,000.00 USD of cotton T-shirts by sea

Goods 10,000.00, freight 800.00, insurance 50.00 USD; commercial import; duty rate 16.5%.

Line	USD
Customs duty 16.5% × 10,000.00 FOB	1,650.00
US Section 301 (forced labor) duty 12.5% × 10,000.00	1,250.00
US Section 301 (China list) 0% × 10,000.00	0.00
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) 0.3464% × 10,000.00 (min 34.58 / max 670.86)	34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) 0.125% × 10,000.00	12.50
Total duties and fees	2,947.14
Landed cost (CIF + duties)	13,797.14

Small parcel: 80.00 USD online order

A consumer ordering goods worth 80.00 USD plus 12.00 shipping by post would pay about 25.97 USD in import charges.

Line	USD
Customs duty 16.5% × 80.00 FOB	13.20
US Section 301 (forced labor) duty 12.5% × 80.00	10.00
US Section 301 (China list) 0% × 80.00	0.00
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) Informal entry (< $2,500), flat fee	2.77
Total duties and fees	25.97
Landed cost (CIF + duties)	117.97

Frequently asked questions

How much is import duty from China to the United States?

It depends on the product's tariff code. As an example, cotton T-shirts worth 10,000.00 USD shipped commercially by sea pay about 2,947.14 USD in duties, taxes and fees (29.47% of the goods value). A 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor duty on top of the normal (MFN) rate, in force since 24 July 2026. China-origin goods also keep the older Section 301 lists: 25% (Lists 1–3) or 7.5% (List 4A), plus higher rates on EVs, solar cells and semiconductors. Section 232 duties (steel, aluminum, copper, autos and more) apply on top where relevant.

Is there a duty-free limit for parcels to United States?

None. The $800 de minimis has been suspended for all countries since 29 Aug 2025.

Does China have a trade agreement with United States?

There is no preferential agreement that covers most goods, so standard MFN rates apply.

How is import VAT calculated in United States?

No federal VAT (state sales tax may apply on resale).