HTS 8470.10.00.40: US import duty from China
Calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions; accounting machines, postage-franking machines, ticket-issuing machines and similar machines, incorporating a calculating device; cash registers, Electronic calculators capable of operation without an external source of electric power and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions, Display only. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 0% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 25% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $0.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $12,547.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 8470.10.00.40 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 8470.10.00.40 (Calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions; accounting machines, postage-franking machines, ticket-issuing machines and similar machines, incorporating a calculating device; cash registers, Electronic calculators capable of operation without an external source of electric power and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions, Display only) have a duty of 25% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 8470.10.00.40 cover?
Calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions; accounting machines, postage-franking machines, ticket-issuing machines and similar machines, incorporating a calculating device; cash registers, Electronic calculators capable of operation without an external source of electric power and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions, Display only. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 8470.10.00.40 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,547, about 25.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 8470
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Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.