HTS 8517.13.0000
Smartphones and cellular telephones.
Smartphones.
base + Section 301
Smartphones are duty-free at the general rate.
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 landed-cost example
A $2,000 ocean shipment from China, with freight — every figure from the dataset.
- General (Column 1) rate
- Free
- Section 301 — China (List 4A)
- + 7.5%
- Section 122 — 10% global baseline
- + 10%
| Customs value | $2,000.00 |
| Base dutyFree | $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 |
- · Informal entry (value under $2,500): MPF is a small flat fee rather than 0.3464% of value.
Tariffs that can apply
Additional measures that stack on top of the base rate (China-origin shown).
Section 301 — China (List 4A)
7.5% additional duty on the List 4A set of China-origin consumer goods (apparel, footwear, electronics accessories and more). Confirm coverage of the exact 8-digit code on the USTR annex.
Source: ustr.gov · verified 2026-07-06
Section 122 — 10% global baseline
The 10% across-the-board baseline that replaced the invalidated IEEPA 'reciprocal' tariffs after the 2026-02-20 Supreme Court ruling. Temporary (Section 122 caps duration at ~150 days and rate at 15%). USMCA and Section-232-covered goods may be excluded — this is the single most time-sensitive line in the dataset; always re-verify.
Source: congress.gov · verified 2026-07-06
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Cost a real smartphones and cellular telephones shipment
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