Smartphones from 🇨🇳 China: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for smartphones imported from China.
Quick answer for US importers
What is the US import duty on smartphones from China?
Smartphones imported into the United States from China must be classified under the correct HTS code before the US duty rate can be confirmed. The rate depends on the 10-digit HTS classification, base MFN duty, country-of-origin rules, and any special tariff program or trade remedy that applies to the shipment.
Section 301 Tariffs
Additional tariffs of 7.5%–25% (some up to 100%) apply to most goods from China under four Section 301 lists. Covers electronics, machinery, consumer goods, and more.
Section 232 — Steel
25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.
Section 232 — Aluminum
10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.
HTS Codes for Smartphones — Duty Rates
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Rates and trade context on this page are checked against official tariff, customs, trade-policy, and import-data sources. Use the calculator for an item-specific duty stack before making entry, quote, or purchase decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US import duty on smartphones?
Most smartphones enter the US duty-free under HTS 8517.13. However, Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin smartphones can add 7.5-25% depending on the specific product and current trade policy.
Are iPhones subject to tariffs?
iPhones assembled in China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Many manufacturers have shifted production to India and Vietnam to avoid these additional duties.
What HTS code is used for smartphones?
Smartphones are typically classified under HTS 8517.13.00 (telephone sets for cellular networks or other wireless networks). The base MFN duty rate is free.
What tariffs apply to smartphones from China?
Smartphones imported from China are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 301 Tariffs, Section 232 — Steel, Section 232 — Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for smartphones from China?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
What HTS codes apply to smartphones from China?
Smartphones classifications depend on product details such as material, construction, use, and value. Start with the HTS codes listed on this page, then confirm the exact 10-digit HTS code before filing an entry.
Is this page about US import duty or China import duty?
This page covers US customs duty when smartphones are imported into the United States from China. It is not China's own import tariff schedule for goods entering China.
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