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Import duty on phone chargers and power adapters from China to the US

Short answer: Phone chargers and power adapters from China usually fall under HTS 8504.40.95 (chapter 85). Duty is 0% MFN, plus 25% Section 301 and 12.5% under heading 9903.05.31, so about 37.5% of the customs value. There is no import VAT. In our example, 1,000 units land at about US$3.44 each.

Verified 2026-10-29 against official sources linked below.

The rates (from official sources)

ItemValueSource
Example HTS code8504.40.95USITC HTS
MFN (general) duty0%USITC HTS
Section 301 (China)25%USTR China tariffs list (USITC)
Heading 9903.05.31 (China)12.5%USITC HTS
Import VAT / GSTNone at federal levelCBP

HS chapter hint: chapter 85. The rate belongs to the exact code, not the product name, so check yours.

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Worked example

1,000 units at US$2.20 each, US$400 freight, 0.5% insurance. Amounts in US$ for comparison; customs uses local currency at the official rate.

Goods value (FOB)2,200.00
Duty at 37.5% of FOB825.00
Freight400
Insurance (0.5%)11.00
Landed total3,436.00
Per unit3.44

Example figures, not a quote. Not included: broker fees, local delivery and sourcing-agent fees.

FAQ

What is the US import duty on phone chargers and power adapters from China?

For HTS 8504.40.95, the general rate is 0%, Section 301 adds 25% and heading 9903.05.31 adds 12.5%, about 37.5% in total on the customs value. Checked on the USITC HTS on 29 Oct 2026. Other codes in chapter 85 carry different rates.

Is the US duty charged on freight?

No. US duty is charged on the transaction value, which normally excludes international freight and insurance. Merchandise processing fees apply to formal entries, and ocean shipments also pay harbor maintenance fees.

Which HS chapter are phone chargers and power adapters in?

Usually chapter 85 (electrical machinery and electronics). The exact code depends on material and use, for example USB chargers. Confirm the code with your customs broker before you ship.

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