Import duty on Bluetooth earbuds to United States (2026)
HS 8517.62.00 · Source: official United States tariff schedule · Updated 2026-08-05
Bluetooth earbuds classify under HS 8517.62.00 in United States. Import duty Free. On a $1,000 FOB shipment, total taxes due at import ≈ $34 (effective rate ≈ 3.38%).
Tax breakdown at import
Sample shipment FOB $1,000, origin = China (duty basis: FOB)
| Tax | Rate | Amount (USD) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty (Col 1) | Free | $0.00 | |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | 0.3464% | $32.71 | Capped $32.71–$634.62 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | 0.125% | $1.25 | Ocean freight only |
| Total taxes at import | 3.38% | $33.96 (≈¥229) | as % of CIF |
- AD/CVD not included: 269 US orders target China (rates often 100-300%); coverage follows Commerce scope language, not HS codes alone — check the list at treayo.com/en/adcvd and verify with CBP.
- No federal VAT/sales tax at import (US sales tax is state-level, not levied at customs)
United States de minimis
Eliminated (was $800 USD)
Eliminated for ALL countries from 2025-08-29 (EO 14324); China/HK since 2025-05
No de minimis at all — every import needs formal entry and duty regardless of value.
As of 2026-06 · See 14-country de minimis tracker
CBP classification rulings
Application for Further Review of Protest No. 3802-20-104253; Tariff classification and applicability of Section 301 trade remedies to smart speakers and smart displays from China
N3338502023-08-01The tariff classification and origin of a thermostat, base control module and Wi-Fi module
H3132422020-12-18Application for Further Review of Protest No. 5501-19-100295; Tariff classification of a mesh network extender.