{"id":1024,"date":"2019-07-19T19:03:17","date_gmt":"2019-07-19T19:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/?p=1024"},"modified":"2023-05-04T09:30:36","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T09:30:36","slug":"us-import-duty-electronics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/us-import-duty-electronics\/","title":{"rendered":"US import duty on electronics from China"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Thanks to appliances, we have more time to ourselves, and carrying a smartphone is a necessity. China has moved smoothly from a low-cost sector and low technology to a value-added industry and high technology, becoming a global production base for electronics. Despite being a developing country, China exports loads of devices such as mobile phones, notebook computers, and electronic components. The value of\u00a0China&#8217;s\u00a0electronics manufacturing services market is worth hundreds of billions of USD. Do you want to import consumer electronics from China? Check the current US import duty on electronics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electronics from China \u2013 production areas <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The electronics factories are mainly placed in provinces like <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/factories-in-guangdong-province-china\/\">Guangdong<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/industries-in-zhejiang-province-china\/\">Zhejiang<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/factories-in-jiangsu-province-china\/\">Jiangsu<\/a>. These three provinces are one of the most industrialized regions in China. Specifically, the most condensed cities with such factories are Shenzhen, Wenzhou, Dongguan, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Changzhou, and Suzhou.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find the largest concentration of trading companies in Shenzhen, Wenzhou, Dongguan, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Suzhou, and Shanghai; mostly in the same provinces as the factories mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/importing-electronics-from-china-manufacturers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Importing electronics from China manufacturers\" class=\"wp-image-2188 lazyload\" width=\"700\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/importing-electronics-from-china-manufacturers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Importing electronics from China manufacturers\" class=\"wp-image-2188 lazyload\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/importing-electronics-from-china-manufacturers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/importing-electronics-from-china-manufacturers-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/importing-electronics-from-china-manufacturers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/importing-electronics-from-china-manufacturers.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electronics from China \u2013 trade fairs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to import electronics from China, attending a trade show is a good way to start looking for a business partner. There is no better place than trade fairs to familiarize yourself with the latest trends on the market and successfully negotiate deals. We suggest taking a look at the following electronics trade fairs in China.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/import-electronics-from-china-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1026 lazyload\" width=\"600\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/import-electronics-from-china-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1026 lazyload\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/import-electronics-from-china-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/import-electronics-from-china-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/import-electronics-from-china-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/import-electronics-from-china.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Asia&#8217;s Lightweight Automotive Trade Fair<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Localization:<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Shanghai, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website:&nbsp;<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lightweightasia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">lightweightasia.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>China Electronics Fair West Show<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Chengdu Century City New International Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre (CCNICEC), Sichuan, Chengdu, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/chengdu.icef.com.cn\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">chengdu.icef.com.cn\/en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Beijing Consumer Electronics Expo<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Location:&nbsp;Beijing &#8211; China National Convention Centre (CNCC), Beijing, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.3eexpo.cn\/CE\/\" target=\"_blank\">3eexpo.cn\/CE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>China International Optoelectronic Exposition<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Shenzhen Convention &amp; Exhibition, Shenzhen, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cioe.cn\/en\/about.html\" target=\"_blank\">cioe.cn\/en\/about.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Asia China Expo<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: A&nbsp;Zone, China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou, China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website:&nbsp;<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gtiexpo.com.tw\/cnen\/index.php?\" target=\"_blank\">gtiexpo.com.tw<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/electronics-from-china-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1027 lazyload\" width=\"600\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/electronics-from-china-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1027 lazyload\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/electronics-from-china-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/electronics-from-china-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/electronics-from-china-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/electronics-from-china.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">US import duty on electronics from China<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many kinds of electronics. Below is a list containing chosen devices. Before making an order, check for updated US import duty on electronics\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hts.usitc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Article \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Heading\/Subheading \u2013<\/strong> <strong>Rates of duty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Laptops \u2013 8471.30.01 \u2013 0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telephones \u2013 8517.13.00 \u2013 0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lithium-ion batteries (power banks) \u2013 8507.60.00 \u2013 3.4%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LCD-type (direct view) monitors and projectors \u2013 8528.59.33.50 \u2013 5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keyboards \u2013 8471.60.20 \u2013 0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modems, of a kind used with data processing machines \u2013 8517.62.10 \u2013 0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microphones \u2013 8518.10.40 \u2013 0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronic calculators \u2013 8470.10.00 \u2013 0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital still image video cameras \u2013 8525.89.40 \u2013 0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Printers \u2013 8443.31.00 \u2013 0%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you import from China to the US, you have to keep in mind the additional tariffs. For example, the 25% tariff is applied to the subheadings 8518.10.40 and 8470.10.00. To the other aforementioned products, except for laptops, telephones, and keyboards, a 7.5% tariff is applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CBP collects the tax, which must be paid within 10 days of the shipment clearing customs. The price rises on the consumer side. In fear of losing business, Chinese companies offer discount prices for their goods. That way, both sides suffer losses \u2013 the US and China. Despite that, it seems like tariffs will not be lifted for the time being.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartphones-from-china-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1028 lazyload\" width=\"600\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartphones-from-china-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1028 lazyload\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartphones-from-china-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartphones-from-china-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartphones-from-china-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/smartphones-from-china.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electronics from China \u2013 requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To provide the best offer, make certain goods have the following features: durable, explosion-proof, waterproof, or dust-proof. You also should have pre-shipment inspections conducted. Although <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/ul-certification\/\">UL certification<\/a> is non-mandatory, it is recommended and well-received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the importer must provide a test report to prove that the product is in compliance with the <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/blog\/fcc\/\">FCC<\/a>. An\u00a0FCC certification is usually obtainable for a couple of hundred dollars.\u00a0It\u2019s quite difficult to find manufacturers who comply with regulations, so search for suppliers who work with larger US buyers, as they already are compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also desirable that the supplier of your choice has a reliable quality management system certified with ISO 9001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, to make sure that the company of your choice is dependable, it\u2019s best to <a href=\"https:\/\/examinechina.com\/credit-report\/\">have your Chinese supplier verified<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to appliances, we have more time to ourselves, and carrying a smartphone is a necessity. China has moved smoothly from a low-cost sector and low technology to a value-added industry and high technology, becoming a global production base for &#8230; <a title=\"US import duty on electronics from China\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/us-import-duty-electronics\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about US import duty on electronics from China\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2041,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[91,95,110,63,86,100,218],"class_list":["post-1024","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-import","tag-duty-rates","tag-duty-rates-from-china","tag-electronics-from-china","tag-import-from-china","tag-import-of-electronics","tag-us-duty-rates","tag-us-tariffs","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1024","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1024"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1024\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6692,"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1024\/revisions\/6692"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1024"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1024"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.examinechina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1024"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}