Import from China to United States
The US is the world's largest importer of Chinese goods, taking in over $427 billion annually. US customs duty is assessed on FOB value using Column 1 General rates from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS). Section 301 tariffs — an additional 7.5% to 25% on many Chinese goods, with higher rates for some strategic sectors — can apply on top of standard HTS rates. The historical $800 de minimis threshold still exists in US law, but low-value China and Hong Kong shipments have faced special tariff and entry rules since May 2025.
📋 Key Import Fees — China to United States
- ✓ Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF): 0.3464% (min $32.71 / max $634.62)
- ✓ Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF): 0.125% of CIF value
- ✓ Section 301 tariffs: 7.5–25% additional on China-origin goods
- ✓ Customs bond: typically 10% of annual duties/taxes
Import Process — China to United States
Goods must be classified under the HTSUS, filed via CBP's ACE system, and cleared by a licensed customs broker for formal entries over $2,500. ISF (10+2) must be filed 24 hours before vessel departure from China.
Free Calculators for United States Importers
Selected tools for duty, freight, landed cost, and import planning
Sea Freight Cost Calculator China to Usa
Use our sea freight cost calculator china to usa to calculate sea freight costs from China to any US port. Real 2026 benchmark rates for LCL and FCL shipments to Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, Houston, and Savannah.
US Customs Duty Calculator — Full Breakdown
Use our us customs duty calculator to calculate complete US customs duty with HTS rate, Section 301, MPF, HMF, and effective rate for any China import shipment.
Landed Cost Calculator — Total China Import Cost Per Unit
Use our landed cost calculator to calculate the true landed cost per unit for China imports. Includes FOB, freight, insurance, duties, MPF, broker fees, and local delivery in one calculation.
Section 301 Tariff Calculator — US-China Trade War Tariffs
Use our section 301 tariff calculator to calculate section 301 additional tariffs on goods from China. Covers Lists 1–4B rates of 7.5%–25%. Includes combined total duty calculation.
Merchandise Processing Fee Calculator
Use our merchandise processing fee calculator to calculate the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) for US imports. Current 2026 rates: MPF min $32.71, max $634.62.
De Minimis Threshold Calculator — Duty-Free Limit by Country
Use our de minimis threshold calculator to check if your China import shipment qualifies for duty-free de minimis entry. Covers USA ($800), UK (£135), EU (€150), Australia (Adescription: >- ,000), and Canada.
Customs Bond Calculator — Continuous vs Single Entry
Use our customs bond calculator to calculate the required customs bond amount and estimated annual premium for US imports. Covers continuous and single-entry bonds.
Duty Drawback Calculator — Recover Import Duties Paid
Use our duty drawback calculator to calculate how much duty you can recover through the US duty drawback program (19 U.S.C. § 1313). Up to 99% refund when goods are exported.
Anti-Dumping Duty Calculator — ADD & CVD from China
Use our anti-dumping duty calculator to calculate anti-dumping (ADD) and countervailing duty (CVD) on imports from China. Covers steel, aluminum, solar panels, tires, and more.
First Sale Valuation Calculator — Reduce Dutiable Value
Use our first sale valuation calculator to calculate duty savings by using first sale (factory price) instead of last sale (middleman price) as the customs value basis.
Frequently Asked Questions — Importing from China to United States
Compare Import Costs by Country
Key duty and tax differences when importing the same product from China to each country