8501.10.20.00Synchronous, valued not over $4 each
Also written 8501102000 and 8501.10.2000
HTS Code 8501.10.20.00 covers any article best defined as Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such ArticlesElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articlesElectric motors and generators (excluding generating sets):Motors of an output not exceeding 37.5 W:Of under 18.65 W:Synchronous, valued not over $4 each in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from China pay 44.2% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
From China, the total duty on 8501.10.20.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 41.7% to 44.2%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 8501.10.20.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026
- Total duty
- 44.2%
- $4,420.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 44.67%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $14,467.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty6.7%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 8501.10.20.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 6.7%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
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- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 90%
- Units of Quantity
- No.
- China44.2%
- Mexico16.7%
- Canada16.7%
- Vietnam19.2%
- Germany10%
Tariff updates
Recent US tariff actions that name 8501.10.20.00 or its heading.
- Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products
US Import Duty on HTS 8501.10.20.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from China pay 44.2% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6.7% |
| 44.2% |
| Mexico | 6.7% |
| 16.7%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 6.7% |
| 16.7%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 6.7% |
| 19.2% |
| Germany | 6.7% |
| 10% |
| Japan | 6.7% |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | 6.7% |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | 6.7% |
| 10% |
| India | 6.7% |
| 16.7% |
| Ireland | 6.7% |
| 10% |
| Italy | 6.7% |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | 6.7% |
| 12.5% |
| Thailand | 6.7% |
| 19.2% |
| Malaysia | 6.7% |
| 16.7% |
| United Kingdom | 6.7% |
| 16.7% |
| France | 6.7% |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | 6.7% |
| 16.7% |
| Brazil | 6.7% |
| 44.2% |
| Bangladesh | 6.7% |
| 16.7% |
| Cambodia | 6.7% |
| 16.7% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from China pay 44.2% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Mexico pay 16.7% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Canada pay 16.7% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Vietnam pay 19.2% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.3%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.8%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.8%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.3%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from India pay 16.7% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.3%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.3%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.8%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Thailand pay 19.2% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Malaysia pay 16.7% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from United Kingdom pay 16.7% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3.3%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Indonesia pay 16.7% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Brazil pay 44.2% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Bangladesh pay 16.7% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Cambodia pay 16.7% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8501.10.20.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $5M of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00), down 10% on 2024, mostly from China (72%), Mexico (9%) and India (6%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | $3M | 72% | 1% | 44.2% |
| Mexico | $416K | 9% | 63% | 16.7%0% with USMCA |
| India | $268K | 6% | 25% | 16.7% |
| France | $157K | 3% | New | 10% |
| South Korea | $139K | 3% | 37% | 12.5% |
| Switzerland | $106K | 2% | 24% | 12.5% |
| Germany | $75K | 2% | 1775% | 10% |
| Poland | $36K | 1% | New | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 1% | 162% | 16.7% |
| Morocco | $33K | 1% | 725% | 19.2%12.5% with US-Morocco FTA |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Relevant HTS Notes
Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 8501.10.20.00.
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What does HTS code 8501.10.20.00 cover?
HTS code 8501.10.20.00 covers synchronous, valued not over $4 each, classified under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 6.7%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8501.10.20.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8501.10.20.00 is 6.7%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 90%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from China?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from China pay 44.2% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Vietnam pay 19.2% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of synchronous, valued not over $4 each (HTS 8501.10.20.00) from Mexico pay 16.7% in duties: the 6.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 8501.10.20.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $5M of synchronous, valued not over $4 each under HTS 8501.10.20.00, mostly from China (72%), Mexico (9%) and India (6%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8501.10.20.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8501.10.20.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 8501.10.20.00, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 85, with its notes (PDF)
- USITCHTS Section 16 notes, printed with Chapter 84 (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Forced Labor (9903.05.31 and 17 more): USTR, Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations (forced labor), 91 FR 47318
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Brazil (9903.05.01): USTR notice, Notice of Action: Section 301 Investigation of Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices, 91 FR 45516 (FR Doc. 2026-14542)
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 8501.10.20.00
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country