TariffCheck
Tariff calculator
ChinaConsumer Electronics2026 Rates

US Tariff on Electronics from China 2026

Most consumer electronics from China face a 25% Section 301 tariff (List 3), added on top of the standard MFN duty (0–3.5%). Some items like smartphones were temporarily exempted but have since been subject to escalating Section 301 action. As of 2026, many electronics face cumulative rates of 25–145% depending on product classification.

Key figures at a glance
Product
Consumer Electronics
Origin country
China
Typical buyer
Importers, retailers, Amazon sellers
HTS hint
HTS Chapter 84–85 (e.g., 8471 for laptops, 8517 for phones, 8528 for TVs)
HTS classification & lookup

Applicable HTS range: HTS Chapter 84–85 (e.g., 8471 for laptops, 8517 for phones, 8528 for TVs)

Use the full calculator to enter your HTS code, declared value, and shipment details for a line-by-line tariff breakdown including Section 301, Section 232, and any applicable antidumping duty.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 Revision 2 — hts.usitc.gov

Compliance risk notes
  • 1Section 301 List 3 (25%) applies broadly to HTS Chapters 84–85. Verify your exact 10-digit HTS code — small classification differences can shift the rate significantly.
  • 2First Sale valuation is available for many electronics but requires proper documentation; CBP has been increasing scrutiny of undervaluation.
  • 3Section 232 does not apply to consumer electronics, but dual-use components (e.g., certain semiconductors) may face additional restrictions under Export Administration Regulations.
  • 4De minimis exemption ($800) was eliminated for Chinese-origin goods as of May 2, 2025 — low-value B2C shipments now face full duties.
  • 5Watch for IEEPA 'reciprocal tariff' stacking on top of Section 301 rates; the combined rate on some HTS codes reached 145% in April 2025.
FAQ: What is the tariff on consumer electronics from China?

Do I owe tariffs on electronics made in China but assembled elsewhere?

Tariffs are assessed on country of origin, not country of shipment. If the product was substantially transformed in China, it is Chinese-origin regardless of which port it ships from. Transshipment through a third country without substantial transformation does not change the origin and can trigger CBP penalties.

Are laptops and tablets still under Section 301 exclusion?

Most product-specific exclusions from the USTR Section 301 process expired by 2022. As of 2026, laptops, tablets, and most consumer electronics from China are subject to the full 25% List 3 rate unless a current exclusion is in effect. Check USTR's online exclusion portal for the latest status.

What is the Section 301 List 3 vs List 4A rate?

List 3 covers a broad range of electronics (HTS 84–85) at 25%. List 4A covers additional consumer goods at 7.5%. Your specific product may fall on either list — use the USTR tariff database to find the applicable list for your 10-digit HTS code.

Calculate your exact landed cost

This page provides a research overview. For a precise tariff breakdown — including Section 301, Section 232, antidumping, and Merchandise Processing Fee — use the full calculator with your exact HTS code and shipment value.

Disclaimer: Informational estimates based on USITC HTS data, USTR Section 301 schedules, and public CBP ADD/CVD records as of 2026. Not legal or customs brokerage advice.

Verify all rates with a licensed customs broker before making import decisions.