Import duty on headphones & earbuds
Headphones and earphones are 8518.30 at a 4.9% general rate; China origin adds Section 301.
General rate (8518.30.2000)
4.9%
Effective from China
22.4%
base + Section 301
This is an informational estimate, not a customs ruling. Tariffs change frequently — confirm the live rate on the official USITC HTS and read our methodology & disclaimer. For a binding classification, consult a licensed customs broker or request a CBP ruling.
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Worked duty example
A $2,000 ocean shipment of headphones & earbuds from China, using 8518.30.2000.
Duty stack · from China
- General (Column 1) rate
- 4.9%
- Section 301 — China (List 4A)
- + 7.5%
- Section 122 — 10% global baseline
- + 10%
Effective duty22.4%
Landed cost · $2,000.00 shipment (ocean)
| Customs value | $2,000.00 |
| Base duty4.9% | $98.00 |
| Section 301 — China (List 4A)7.5% | $150.00 |
| Section 122 — 10% global baseline10% | $200.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | $2.62 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF)0.13% | $2.50 |
| Freight | $240.00 |
| Total landed cost(~22.4% duty) | $2,693.12 |
- · Informal entry (value under $2,500): MPF is a small flat fee rather than 0.3464% of value.
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