Import duty on auto parts
Motor-vehicle parts are 8708 at about 2.5%; many parts now carry the 25% Section 232 auto-parts tariff — verify whether the exact part is in scope.
General rate (8708.29.5060)
2.5%
Effective from China
12.5%
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 auto parts from China, using 8708.29.5060.
Duty stack · from China
- General (Column 1) rate
- 2.5%
- Section 232 — Autos & auto parts
- verify on HTS
- Section 122 — 10% global baseline
- + 10%
Verified duty so far12.5%
Landed cost · $2,000.00 shipment (ocean)
| Customs value | $2,000.00 |
| Base duty2.5% | $50.00 |
| 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(~12.5% duty) | $2,495.12 |
- · Informal entry (value under $2,500): MPF is a small flat fee rather than 0.3464% of value.
Cost your auto parts import
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