HTS 8450.11.00 · Electronics and appliances
Import duty on washing machines from China
Washing machines imported from China under HTS 8450.11.00 pay a total duty rate of about 33.9% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of 1.4%, plus Section 232 — aluminum and steel (9903.82.09) 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 3, 2026.
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Line-by-line breakdown
HTS 8450.11.00.10, $10,000 customs value, shipped by ocean, entered November 3, 2026.
| Line | HTS / Chapter 99 | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN, column 1 general) | 8450.11.00.10 | 1.4% | $140.00 |
| Section 232 — aluminum and steel on derivative aluminum articles / derivative steel articles list, note 16(c)(vi, vii) | 9903.82.09 | 25% | $2,500.00 |
| Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A) | 9903.88.15 | 7.5% | $750.00 |
| Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) Doesn't stack with Section 232 — steel, aluminum and copper (9903.82.09), which this entry already pays. | 9903.05.90 | 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 | $3,437.14 | ||
Computed on statistical line 8450.11.00.10; the 3 lines under 8450.11.00 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 washing machines from China?
Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to washing machines from China?
- 9903.82.09: Section 232 — aluminum and steel, 25%
- 9903.88.15: Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4A), 7.5%
Are there exemptions for washing machines from China?
- Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) does not apply here (9903.05.90): Doesn't stack with Section 232 — steel, aluminum and copper (9903.82.09), which this entry already pays.
- 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 washing machines need a permit or other agency filing?
Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on washing machines from China?
Washing machines from other countries
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