China-to-US tariffs in 2026?
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Withdrew unsourced combined 30–50% and broker euro ranges. Quoted USTR: 178 Section 301 exclusions extended until 10 November 2026. Duty is HTS + USTR per subheading.
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Fee ranges on this page were commercial quotes, not official government price lists.
📋 Direct Answer
[Figure withdrawn] Check the official page: https://hts.usitc.gov/. Public compilation, not tax advice.
Check the official pageThere is no single official combined tariff for 'Chinese goods' in 2026. Look up your exact HTS subheading on the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule for the MFN rate. Section 301 additional duties on China are published by USTR, list by list and subheading by subheading; some exclusions were extended until 10 November 2026. Add any anti-dumping or countervailing duty that applies to that product. Broker, DDP and software fees are commercial quotes — ask the provider or CBP; this page does not invent a combined 30–50% rate.
📝 Step-by-Step Guide
Prerequisites
- •HTS code for your product
- •FOB value per unit
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Find HTS code
Use USITC tariff database to find your product's HTS code and applicable duty rates
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Check Section 301 tariffs
Open USTR's China Section 301 tariff-actions page and check whether your subheading still has an exclusion
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Check for AD/CVD
Search Commerce Department AD/CVD database for additional duties on specific products
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Calculate total cost
Total = MFN rate + Section 301 duty + any AD/CVD duties + customs processing fees
💰 Cost Breakdown
| Item | Cost | Frequency |
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| DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) | 10-20% higher shipping + duty advance (commercial quote) | one-time |
| DAP (Delivered at Place) | Standard shipping rates (commercial quote) | one-time |
| Self-filing customs declaration | Ask your broker or in-house team; no official private fee card | one-time |
| MFN + Section 301 Combined | Look up HTS + USTR for the subheading; not a single official combined rate | one-time |
| Total Estimate | Look up HTS – Ask CBP / broker | Per product / filing |
Section 301 additional duties on China are product-specific and change when USTR modifies lists or exclusions. A forum combined rate is not an official figure.
Pricing from a stale combined range under- or over-states duty and can wipe the margin.
🛡️ Prevention Steps
- ✓Map every SKU to its exact duty stack
- ✓Model total landed cost including all duty layers
- ✓Evaluate near-shoring alternatives
Item by Item
RequiredLook up MFN + Section 301 on official schedulesHTS duty is on USITC; 301 additional duty is on USTR — not a single combined official figureBefore you quote a landed price
- 1Find the HTS subheading on hts.usitc.gov
- 2Check USTR Section 301 China tariff actions and any live exclusion for that subheading
- 3Do not price from a blog's combined 30–50% range
Comparison
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| Best For | B2C sellers wanting premium customer experience | B2B sellers or low-value goods where buyer expects to handle customs | High-volume sellers with dedicated logistics team |
| Est. Cost | 10-20% higher shipping + duty advance | Standard shipping rates | commercial quote — confirm with the provider; this page does not publish a fixed official fee |
Tariff Calculator
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Open Tariff Calculator →Common Mistakes
❌ Only checking the MFN rate and skipping the USTR Section 301 list for that subheading
💥 Consequence: Landed cost misses the additional 301 duty that actually applies
✅ Fix: Add HTS MFN + the USTR 301 additional duty for that subheading + any AD/CVD
❌ Assuming transshipment through Vietnam/Thailand avoids Section 301 — CBP actively targets circumvention
💥 Consequence: Seizure, fines up to 4x the duty evaded, criminal referral
✅ Fix: Ensure genuine substantial transformation in the transshipment country
Seller Paths
US Import Tariff Navigation
- 1. Check product against HTSUS schedule
- 2. Identify Section 301 + Section 201 tariffs if applicable
- 3. Calculate total landed cost with all tariffs
- 4. Explore FTZ or bonded warehouse options
US Tariff Mitigation Strategy
- 1. Source alternatives from tariff-exempt countries
- 2. Apply for product exclusion if eligible
- 3. Use US Customs Bond for duty deferral
- 4. Consider nearshoring to Mexico/Canada (USMCA)
Next Steps
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Sources
- • USITC HTS database
- • USTR Section 301 lists
Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Consult a professional for your specific situation.