HTS 8517.62.00 · Electronics and appliances
Import duty on routers and networking equipment from China
Routers and networking equipment imported from China under HTS 8517.62.00 pay a total duty rate of about 32.5% of customs value for entries on November 4, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of Free, plus Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A) (9903.88.04) at 25% and Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A) (9903.88.15) at 7.5%. The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.
Pending: Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components (effective November 2, 2026); Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (effective October 28, 2026). Published but not yet in the HTS revision used here.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, checked November 4, 2026.
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Line-by-line breakdown
HTS 8517.62.00.10, $10,000 customs value, shipped by ocean, entered November 4, 2026.
| Line | HTS / Chapter 99 | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN, column 1 general) | 8517.62.00.10 | Free | $0.00 |
| Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A) | 9903.88.04 | 25% | $2,500.00 |
| Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A) | 9903.88.15 | 7.5% | $750.00 |
| Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) This HTS number is on the program's exempt list. | 9903.05.86 | Excluded | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee 19 CFR 24.23 · FY2027 | 0.3464% | $34.64 | |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee 19 CFR 24.24 · ocean shipments | 0.125% | $12.50 | |
| Total duty and fees | $3,297.14 | ||
Computed on statistical line 8517.62.00.10; the 3 lines under 8517.62.00 share its rates unless a Chapter 99 list names a specific line. Estimate only, not a binding ruling. AD/CVD, quota and agency fees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tariff on routers and networking equipment from China?
Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to routers and networking equipment from China?
- 9903.88.04: Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A), 25%
- 9903.88.15: Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A), 7.5%
Are there exemptions for routers and networking equipment from China?
- Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) does not apply here (9903.05.86): This HTS number is on the program's exempt list.
- 9903.05.91 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are donations by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, such as food, clothing and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering
- 9903.05.92 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are informational materials, including but not limited to publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks and news wire feeds
Do routers and networking equipment need a permit or other agency filing?
Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on routers and networking equipment from China?
Routers and networking equipment from other countries
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See the full HTS heading: HTS 8517.