Tariffs
US tariffs on goods from China
The Chapter 99 tariffs written for China, in force on October 21, 2026, from the same data as the calculator.
| Program | Rate | Covers | Chapter 99 headings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 301 – China | 7.5% to 100% | Listed products | 9903.88.019903.88.029903.88.039903.88.049903.88.159903.91.019903.91.029903.91.039903.91.059903.91.069903.91.079903.91.089903.91.11 |
| Section 301 – Forced Labor | 12.5% | All products | 9903.05.31 |
Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper, autos and parts, trucks, semiconductors, wood products, pharmaceuticals and drones apply to goods from every country, and some programs switch others off. See how US tariffs stack.
US imports
What the US imports most from China
The products the US imported most from China in 2025, by HTS code, and the duty each pays today.
| Product | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telephone sets · SmartphonesHTS 8517.13.00.00 | $23.5B | 7.6% | 43% | 0% |
| Automatic data processing machines and…HTS 8471.30.01.00 | $8.6B | 2.8% | 74% | 0% |
| Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and… · 3 to 12 years of ageHTS 9503.00.00.73 | $5.9B | 1.9% | 33% | 12.5% |
| Telephone setsHTS 8517.62.00.90 | $5.1B | 1.6% | 28% | 7.5% |
| Monitors and projectors, not…HTS 8528.52.00.00 | $2.8B | 0.9% | 44% | 0% |
| Parts and accessories suitable for use… · Printed circuit assembliesHTS 8473.30.11.80 | $2.4B | 0.8% | 37% | 25% |
| Other articles of plastics and articles…HTS 3926.90.99.89 | $2.4B | 0.8% | 58% | 25.3%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Parts and accessories suitable for use… · Not incorporating a cathode ray tubeHTS 8473.30.51.00 | $2.3B | 0.7% | 13% | 25% |
| Tableware, kitchenware, other household… · Tableware and kitchenwareHTS 3924.10.40.00 | $2.3B | 0.7% | 24% | 15.9% |
| Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and…HTS 9503.00.00.90 | $2B | 0.7% | 30% | 12.5% |
US general imports from China by HTS code, from the U.S. Census Bureau, without fuels and precious metals. Share is of all US imports from China. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Examples
What common products from China pay
The same products from Vietnam alongside, for comparison.
| Product | Duty on $10,000 from China | From Vietnam | Tariffs charged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's cotton T-shirtsHTS 6109.10.00.12 | $3,65036.5% | $2,90029% | 9903.88.15 Section 301 China: List 4A · 7.5%9903.05.31 Section 301 Forced Labor – China · 12.5% |
| LaptopsHTS 8471.30.01.00 | $00% | $00% | Base rate only |
| SmartphonesHTS 8517.13.00.00 | $00% | $00% | Base rate only |
| Steel hardwareHTS 7326.90.86.88 | $7,79077.9% | $5,29052.9% | 9903.82.02 Section 232 Metals · 50%9903.88.03 Section 301 China: List 3 · 25% |
| Upholstered wooden chairsHTS 9401.61.40.11 | $5,00050% | $2,50025% | 9903.76.02 Section 232 Wood: Upholstered Wooden Furniture · 25%9903.88.04 Section 301 China: List 3 (Other Products) · 25% |
| ToysHTS 9503.00.00.90 | $1,25012.5% | $1,25012.5% | 9903.05.31 Section 301 Forced Labor – China · 12.5% |
Customs value $10,000, entered today by ocean, with no trade agreement claimed and no exemption questions answered. Fees not included. Open a product in the calculator to answer its questions.
What tariffs apply to imports from China in 2026?
Goods from China pay their HTS base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5% to 100% on listed products) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5% on all products), plus Section 232 tariffs on metals, autos, trucks, wood, pharmaceuticals and drones. Exemptions, trade agreements and the product's HTS code decide which of these apply to a given import; the calculator on this page asks the questions for yours.
Is there still a reciprocal tariff on goods from China?
No. The IEEPA tariffs, including the reciprocal tariffs, ended when the Supreme Court ruled them unlawful on February 20, 2026, and the temporary Section 122 tariff that followed has expired. Since July 24, 2026, goods from China pay a Section 301 forced-labor tariff instead: 12.5% on all products. Its goods also pay Section 301 – China (7.5% to 100% on listed products). Section 232 tariffs on metals, autos, wood and other products apply to every country.
How much does the US import from China?
The US imported $309 billion of goods from China in 2025, making it the 3rd-largest source of US imports (9% of the total). Imports from January to August 2026 were $184 billion, down 16.3% on the same months of 2025. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Trade in Goods by Country.
Are US tariffs on goods from China lower than on goods from Vietnam?
For the 6 example products on this page, entered October 21, 2026 with no trade agreement claimed, goods from China pay the same on 3 and more on 3 than the same goods from Vietnam. Men's cotton T-shirts, for instance, pay 36.5% from China and 29% from Vietnam. The calculator compares any product across countries.
How much is the US tariff on men's cotton t-shirts from China?
Men's cotton T-shirts under HTS 6109.10.00.12 from China pay 36.5% on October 21, 2026: $3,650 on a $10,000 shipment, from the base rate plus 9903.88.15 (Section 301 China: List 4A) and 9903.05.31 (Section 301 Forced Labor – China). Exemptions or a trade agreement claim can lower it.
Do goods from China qualify for a US trade agreement?
No. China has no US free trade agreement or preference program on the HTS, so its goods pay the General (Column 1) base rate.
How do I calculate import duty on goods from China?
Enter the product's HTS code, its customs value and the entry date in the calculator above, with China as the country of origin. It applies the base rate, every Chapter 99 tariff in force that day and the customs fees, and shows each line with its legal source.
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