Import duty notes · checked 22 October 2026

Importing from China to the US: duty notes for 20 common product categories

Estimate only, not a customs ruling. AI-assisted. Drafted with AI help from public US government data. Duty figures were checked against the official sources linked next to each number on 22 October 2026. Your exact rate depends on the 10-digit classification of your product, which only US Customs (CBP) can rule on.

Each page gives the HTS subheading, the general duty rate and whether the Section 301 China tariff applies, with a link to the official source for every figure, plus a few practical sourcing checks.

• Silicone kitchen utensils

  HTS 3924.10.40 · general duty 3.4% · Section 301: not listed

• Yoga mats and exercise mats

  HTS 9506.91.00 · general duty 4.6% · Section 301: +7.5% (List 4A)

• LED desk lamps

  HTS 9405.21 (9405.21.40 / .60 / .80) · general duty 3.7% – 6% depending on subheading · Section 301: +25% (List 3)

• Headphones and earbuds

  HTS 8518.30.20 · general duty Free · Section 301: not listed

• USB chargers and power adapters

  HTS 8504.40.95 · general duty Free · Section 301: +25% (List 3)

• Cotton T-shirts

  HTS 6109.10.00 · general duty 16.5% · Section 301: +7.5% (List 4A)

• Backpacks (man-made fibre outer)

  HTS 4202.92.31 · general duty 17.6% · Section 301: +25% (List 3)

• Cotton bath towels

  HTS 6302.60.00 · general duty 9.1% · Section 301: +7.5% (List 4A)

• Pillows and cushions

  HTS 9404.90.10 (cotton) / 9404.90.20 (other) · general duty 5.3% / 6% · Section 301: +7.5% (List 4A)

• Vacuum-insulated bottles (up to 1 litre)

  HTS 9617.00.10 · general duty 7.2% · Section 301: not listed

• Wooden furniture

  HTS 9403.60.80 · general duty Free · Section 301: +25% (List 3)

• Computer keyboards

  HTS 8471.60.20 · general duty Free · Section 301: not listed

• Candles

  HTS 3406.00.00 · general duty Free · Section 301: +7.5% (List 4A)

• Sunglasses

  HTS 9004.10.00 · general duty 2% · Section 301: +7.5% (List 4A)

• Cotton socks

  HTS 6115.95.90 · general duty 13.5% · Section 301: +7.5% (List 4A)

• Fashion jewellery (base metal)

  HTS 7117.19.90 · general duty 11% · Section 301: +7.5% (List 4A)

• Soft-sided suitcases

  HTS 4202.12.81 · general duty 17.6% · Section 301: +25% (List 3)

• Toys (heading 9503)

  HTS 9503.00.00 · general duty Free · Section 301: not listed

• Stainless steel kitchenware

  HTS 7323.93.00 · general duty 2% · Section 301: not listed

• Cotton bed sheets

  HTS 6302.31 (.30 / .50 / .70 / .90) · general duty 3.8% – 20.9% depending on subheading · Section 301: +7.5% (List 4A)