China Tariff Rates Today (September 2026)
There is no one China tariff rate. Your real landed cost depends on your product's HTS code, tariff layers, customs fees, shipping method, and sale price.
What are the China tariff rates today?
Plain answer: For China-to-USA import planning today, you may owe the product's base HTS duty, an existing Section 301 list tariff (25% on List 3 or 7.5% on List 4A), and the new 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor duty on covered China-origin goods. Product exemptions apply, and goods in the Section 232 sectors specifically listed in U.S. note 52(f) are exempt from the new forced-labor layer.
You may also owe the Merchandise Processing Fee (FY2026: $2.69 for a typical automated informal entry up to $2,500; 0.3464% of product value for formal entries, minimum $33.58, maximum $651.50) and the 0.125% Harbor Maintenance Fee on ocean freight. The old $800 de minimis duty-free exemption is suspended.
The temporary 10% Section 122 surcharge expired on 24 July 2026. For covered goods that previously paid it, the modeled rate increased by 2.5 percentage points when the separate new duty took effect. See the 24 July outcome below.
This page was last checked against official sources on 3 September 2026.
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The simple way to think about China import tariffs
Do not start with "What is the China tariff rate?" Start with this better question:
After every duty, tariff, customs fee, shipping cost, and marketplace fee, will this product still make money?
That is why this site treats tariff rates as inputs to a go / tight / no-go decision. A tariff page can help you understand the layers, but the calculator is where you test your actual order economics.
This page covers what each layer is doing right now. For how the duty bill is calculated, step by step and with a worked dollar example, see the import duty guide.
The 10% Section 122 surcharge has ended
Plain answer: The temporary 10% Section 122 surcharge stopped applying to otherwise covered goods entered on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT on 24 July 2026. That cutoff was written into Proclamation 11012, and no Act of Congress extended it.
A separate 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor duty took effect at the same moment for covered China-origin goods under HTS 9903.05.31. Product exemptions apply, and goods in the Section 232 sectors listed in U.S. note 52(f) are exempt rather than owing both layers. For covered goods that previously paid the 10% surcharge, the modeled rate increased by 2.5 percentage points.
Base HTS duty, existing Section 301 list tariffs, MPF, HMF, and the de minimis suspension continue. See CBP CSMS #69326983 for the new duty's filing instructions.
What changed for a $10,000 toy shipment?
Take $10,000 of toys from China under HTS 9503. The modeled toy line has a 0% base duty and 0% additional Section 301 list duty, paid the old surcharge, and is covered by the new action. Tariff layers only, before MPF and HMF:
| Entry timing | Tariff stack | Duty on $10,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Entered through 23 July 2026 | 0% base + 10% Section 122 = 10% | $1,000 |
| Entered on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT, 24 July 2026 | 0% base + 12.5% forced-labor duty = 12.5% | $1,250 |
The toy example rises by $250, not falls by $1,000. That result is product-specific. Laptops and smartphones are exempt from the new forced-labor duty and currently carry 0% additional Section 301 list duty. Networking equipment under 8517.62 is also exempt from the new duty but still carries the 25% List 3 duty. Goods in the note 52(f) Section 232 sectors are exempt from the forced-labor layer. To reproduce the toy row in the calculator, pick Toys and set the editable Section 301 List Tariff to 0%.
Didn't a court already strike the old surcharge down?
The expiry does not end the separate court case. In the case now on appeal as Oregon v. Trump, the Court of International Trade held Proclamation 11012 unlawful but granted relief only to the State of Washington (and its instrumentalities), Burlap and Barrel, Inc., and Basic Fun, Inc. The Federal Circuit stayed both the plaintiff-specific injunctions and refund order pending appeal, so CBP continued collecting while the surcharge remained in force. The government's opening brief was filed on 21 July, the stay remains intact, and there has been no merits ruling. The appeal concerns the legality of the past collection and the relief for those plaintiffs. It does not decide the legality of the separate Section 301 forced-labor action. Refund rights for other importers remain a separate question tracked on the tariff refund page.
What happens next?
- Federal Register citation: The final action notice was published at 91 FR 47318 (28 July 2026).
- CBP guidance: CSMS #69326983 supplies the initial filing instructions. Watch for follow-up corrections or examples.
- Textile and apparel tariff-rate quota: no effective date has been published. The final action says USTR will implement it as soon as feasible through a future Federal Register notice.
- 29 September: Section 232 tariffs take effect for covered patented pharmaceuticals and associated ingredients from companies not already covered on 31 July. The headline rate is 100%, but company agreements, approved onshoring plans, product exclusions, and country-specific treatment can lower it.
- Federal Circuit briefing: the government's opening brief is filed; the remaining appeal schedule concerns past Section 122 collections, not the new Section 301 duty.
Current tariff layers to check
The table below is a planning map, not a substitute for classifying your product. The official rate still depends on the HTS code and entry date.
| Layer | Rate today | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Base HTS duty | Varies by HTS code |
Varies by product. Search your product in the official HTSUS. |
| Section 301 list tariff | 25% (List 3) or 7.5% (List 4A) |
China-specific tariff lists, checked by HTS code. List 3 goods add 25%; List 4A consumer lines add 7.5%; some codes (laptops, smartphones, toys) currently carry no additional Section 301 duty. The calculator uses an editable 25% planning default. |
| Section 301 forced-labor duty | 12.5% |
A separate 12.5% duty under HTS 9903.05.31 for covered China-origin goods entered from 24 July 2026. It stacks with existing Section 301 list tariffs. Product exemptions include major computer, smartphone, networking, flat-panel, and integrated-circuit headings. Goods in the Section 232 sectors specifically listed in U.S. note 52(f) (steel, aluminum, copper, passenger vehicles and light trucks, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, their parts, wood products, patented pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors) are also exempt. In the 3 September 2026 check, the UAS and polysilicon Section 232 actions remained outside that list. |
| Section 232 | Product-specific |
Product-specific trade-remedy duties for covered goods such as steel, aluminum, copper, autos, advanced-computing chips, and certain derivatives. Use the confirmed rate for your product rather than assuming one universal rate; the calculator uses an editable 50% conservative metals planning default. Effective 3 September 2026, this covers unmanned aircraft systems: 100% on UAS over 25 kg, UAS with thermal imagers (any weight), docking stations, and listed critical components, and 25% on UAS of 25 kg or less without thermal imaging, with a further 25% on listed components from 9 February 2027. In the 3 September 2026 check, UAS remained outside note 52(f), so the 12.5% forced-labor duty appears to stack unless USTR or CBP changes the treatment. Covered patented pharmaceuticals and associated ingredients from companies not already covered on 31 July are scheduled for up to 100% from 29 September 2026. Company agreements, approved onshoring plans, product exclusions, and country-specific treatment can reduce that rate; generic pharmaceuticals are not covered at this time. Polysilicon ingots and derivatives add 15% from 4 December 2026. China is not among the countries given reduced rates in the UAS or polysilicon actions. |
| MPF | $2.69 informal; 0.3464% formal |
FY2026: a typical automated informal entry (product value ≤ $2,500) pays a $2.69 fee; formal entries pay 0.3464% of product value, minimum $33.58, maximum $651.50. |
| HMF | 0.125% |
0.125% of cargo value for ocean freight unloaded at covered U.S. ports. |
| De minimis | Suspended |
The $800 duty-free exemption is suspended; low-value shipments should not be treated as duty free. |
Typical tariff stack by common product (with HTS codes)
The layers above stay abstract until you attach them to a product. Below are the product types small importers ask about most, the HTS heading each usually falls under, and how the China tariff layers stack up in 2026. These use this calculator's category planning estimates — your exact HTS code and base duty can differ, so confirm your own line before you order.
| Common product (HTS heading) | Base duty* | Common China add-ons** | ≈ Stack† |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computers, laptops, tablets (8471) | 0% (often duty-free) | 0% current Section 301 list duty; forced-labor exempt‡ | ≈ 0% |
| Networking and routing gear (8517.62) | 0% (often duty-free) | +25% Section 301 (List 3); forced-labor exempt‡ | ≈ 25% |
| Toys, games, scooters, puzzles (9503) | 0% (often duty-free) | +12.5% Section 301 forced-labor duty (0% current list duty) | ≈ 12.5% |
| Footwear, textile upper (6404) | ≈ 12% (range 0–37.5%) | +7.5% Section 301 (List 4A), +12.5% forced-labor duty | ≈ 32% |
| Handbags, backpacks, luggage (4202) | ≈ 17.5% (synthetic) | +25% Section 301 (List 3), +12.5% forced-labor duty | ≈ 55% |
| Portable speakers (8518) | 0% (modeled) | +7.5% Section 301 (List 4A), +12.5% forced-labor duty | ≈ 20% |
- *Base duty is a planning estimate mapped to this calculator's category rates, not your exact HTS line. The heading shown is the most common one for that product type; your specific code and its base rate can differ. Look up the exact line at hts.usitc.gov.
- **Section 301 status shown per heading as flagged in the HTSUS Chapter 99 notes: List 3 adds 25% (HTS 9903.88.03/.04), List 4A adds 7.5% (9903.88.15), and some headings (toys, laptops) currently carry no additional Section 301 duty. Individual codes under a heading can differ or carry exclusions, so check yours against the USTR list.
- †The separate 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor duty applies to covered China-origin goods from 24 July 2026 and stacks with existing Section 301 list duties. Product exemptions apply, and goods in the note 52(f) Section 232 sectors are exempt from the forced-labor layer. Figures are a share of product value and exclude MPF and HMF. These layers received a full check on 3 September 2026.
- ‡Computers, laptops, and tablets under HTS 8471 currently carry no additional Section 301 duty and are exempt from the new forced-labor duty under note 52(b)/9903.05.86. Smartphones (8517.13) are in the same double-zero position. Networking and routing gear (8517.62) is also forced-labor exempt but still carries the 25% List 3 Section 301 tariff. Portable speakers under 8518 are not on the new exemption list and pay the 7.5% List 4A rate plus the 12.5% forced-labor duty.
Your product not in the list? Look up your exact HTS code, then put the confirmed base, Section 301, and Section 232 rates into the calculator's editable fields to see your real landed cost per unit.
How do I find the tariff rate for my product from China?
- Find the HTS code. Start with the U.S. International Trade Commission's official HTS search. If the classification is not obvious, ask a broker.
- Read the base duty. That is the normal duty rate for the product classification.
- Check Chapter 99 and trade remedies. This is where extra tariff layers such as Section 301, Section 232, and temporary surcharge provisions can appear.
- Put the numbers into the calculator. Use the manual HS duty-rate field and the editable Section 301 / 232 fields when you know your product's confirmed rates.
- Make the order decision. The important output is not just the duty total. It is whether the product is a GO, TIGHT, or NO-GO after landed cost and selling fees.
For most small importers, the dangerous mistake is not missing one tiny fee. It is treating the supplier price as the product cost. Use landed cost per unit before you pay a deposit.
Tariff changelog
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The UAS Section 232 duties took effect for covered entries. CBP CSMS #69738151 directs filers to HTSUS 9903.08.20 through 9903.08.26. For ordinary covered China-origin entries, 9903.08.21 carries the 100% tier and 9903.08.22 carries the 25% tier. The separate 25% tier for additional listed components remains scheduled for 9 February 2027. The calculator already supports either applicable UAS rate together with the 12.5% forced-labor duty for goods outside note 52(f), so no calculator formula or worked example changed.
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A Section 232 proclamation on unmanned aircraft systems was published (Proclamation 11055, 91 FR 53699), scheduling duties from 12:01 a.m. ET on 3 September 2026: 100% on UAS over 25 kg maximum take-off weight, UAS that integrate thermal imagers (any weight), docking stations, and listed critical components (Annex I), and 25% on UAS of 25 kg or less without thermal imaging (Annex II). A further 25% on listed components (Annex III) is scheduled for 9 February 2027. Reduced 15% and 10% caps apply only to products of named allied countries meeting an importer certification test; ordinary China-origin entries pay the full rate. In the 3 September 2026 check, UAS remained outside note 52(f), so the 12.5% forced-labor duty appears to stack unless USTR or CBP changes the treatment. No worked example on this site uses drones, so no example figures changed.
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A Section 232 proclamation on polysilicon was published (Proclamation 11052, 91 FR 51975), scheduling a 15% duty on polysilicon ingots and polysilicon derivatives from 4 December 2026, alongside a minimum-import-price program starting the same day. Named allied countries get reduced treatment; China does not.
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The temporary 10% Section 122 surcharge stopped applying to otherwise covered entries. A separate 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor duty took effect for covered China-origin goods under HTS 9903.05.31. The calculator and every dated worked example were updated to the new treatment.
Official sources used for this update
These are the main official surfaces used for this page. The full-layer check was completed on 3 September 2026:
- USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule for product-level HTS duty rates.
- USTR China Section 301 tariff actions for China-specific tariff lists and exclusions.
- Federal Register: Proclamation 11012 for the temporary Section 122 surcharge, including its stated end time, its exclusion annex (Annex II) for products the surcharge never covered, and CBP CSMS #67844987 for how it is collected (HTS 9903.03.01).
- 19 U.S.C. § 2132 (Section 122, Trade Act of 1974) for the 150-day limit, the 15% ceiling, and the Congress-only extension rule.
- Federal Register final action notice (91 FR 47318, 28 July 2026) for the 12.5% China rate, HTS 9903.05.31, note 52 exemptions, stacking treatment, and transition rule.
- CBP CSMS #69326983 for the Section 301 forced-labor filing guidance effective 24 July 2026.
- White House presidential memorandum (23 July 2026) directing the final Section 301 action.
- Court of International Trade: Slip Op. 26-47 and the Federal Circuit docket in Oregon v. Trump for the litigation status.
- Federal Register: Section 232 metals proclamation, semiconductor proclamation, timber/lumber proclamation, pharmaceutical proclamation, unmanned aircraft systems proclamation (91 FR 53699), CBP CSMS #69738151 for the UAS entry-filing guidance, and polysilicon proclamation (91 FR 51975) for Section 232 examples.
- Federal Register: FY2026 CBP user fees for MPF planning values.
- Federal Register: Harbor Maintenance Fee notice for HMF treatment.
- Federal Register: non-postal de minimis suspension and postal de minimis suspension.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tariff rate applies to imports from China today?
There is no single China tariff rate. The total can include the product's HTS base duty, the existing Section 301 list tariff, the new 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor duty where applicable, a product-specific Section 232 tariff, MPF, and HMF for ocean freight. Product exemptions apply, and goods in the Section 232 sectors listed in U.S. note 52(f) are exempt from the forced-labor duty.
Did the 10% Section 122 tariff end?
Yes. It stopped applying to otherwise covered goods entered on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT on 24 July 2026. A separate 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor duty took effect at the same moment for covered China-origin goods. Existing base duty, Section 301 list tariffs, Section 232 duties, MPF, HMF, and the de minimis suspension continue. Product exemptions apply, and the Section 122 court challenge remains on appeal. See the full outcome explainer.
Where do I find the official duty rate for my product?
Use the official Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States from the U.S. International Trade Commission. Search your product's HTS code, then check whether Chapter 99 or trade-remedy provisions add extra duties.
Does the $800 de minimis exemption still remove China import duties?
No. As of this September 2026 update, the de minimis exemption is suspended for shipments valued at $800 or less, including China-origin goods. Low-value shipments still need entry treatment and may owe normal duties and fees. Read the de minimis explainer.
Should I use this page as customs advice?
No. This page is for planning only. Final duties depend on HTS classification, country of origin, entry date, entry type, exclusions, and CBP treatment. Verify with official sources or a licensed customs broker before ordering.
Planning Information Only
This page is general information, not legal, customs, tax, or financial advice. Final rates and entry treatment are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and may depend on facts this page cannot know, including product classification, exclusions, origin analysis, shipment channel, and entry date. Verify current treatment with official sources or a licensed customs broker before committing money to an order.