Import duty on routers & networking gear
Routers, switches and modems are 8517.62 and duty-free at the general rate; Section 301 may apply to China origin.
General rate (8517.62.0090)
Free
Effective from China
35%
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 routers & networking gear from China, using 8517.62.0090.
Duty stack · from China
- General (Column 1) rate
- Free
- Section 301 — China (List 3)
- + 25%
- Section 122 — 10% global baseline
- + 10%
Effective duty35%
Landed cost · $2,000.00 shipment (ocean)
| Customs value | $2,000.00 |
| Base dutyFree | $0.00 |
| Section 301 — China (List 3)25% | $500.00 |
| 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(~35% duty) | $2,945.12 |
- · Informal entry (value under $2,500): MPF is a small flat fee rather than 0.3464% of value.
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