Import duty on televisions

Flat-panel TVs sit in 8528.72; duty runs from Free to about 5% by screen technology and features — verify the subheading.

General rate (8528.72.6400)
Free – 5%
Effective from China
17.5%

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.

Worked duty example

A $2,000 ocean shipment of televisions from China, using 8528.72.6400.

Duty stack · from China
General (Column 1) rate
Free – 5%
Section 301 — China (List 4A)
+ 7.5%
Section 122 — 10% global baseline
+ 10%
Verified duty so far17.5%
Landed cost · $2,000.00 shipment (ocean)
Customs value$2,000.00
Base dutyFree(indicative)$0.00
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(~17.5% duty)$2,595.12
  • · The duty rate for this code isn't a plain percentage (it may be a specific or compound rate like $/kg) or wasn't verified — treat the base duty as indicative and confirm on the official HTS.
  • · Informal entry (value under $2,500): MPF is a small flat fee rather than 0.3464% of value.

China vs other origins

How much of the duty on televisions is origin-specific.

Effective duty by origin8528.72.6400
OriginBaseExtra tariffsEffective
Chinaverify+ 17.5%17.5%
Vietnamverify+ 10%10%
Indiaverify+ 10%10%
Germanyverify+ 10%10%
MexicoverifyverifyFree

Cost your televisions import

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