HTS 8538.90.60.00: US import duty from China
Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537, Other, Other, Molded parts. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 3.5% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 28.5% |
| 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) | $350.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $12,897.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 8538.90.60.00 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 8538.90.60.00 (Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537, Other, Other, Molded parts) have a duty of 28.5% 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 8538.90.60.00 cover?
Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537, Other, Other, Molded parts. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 8538.90.60.00 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,897, about 29% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 8538
- 8538.10.00.00Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537, Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases for the goods of heading 8537, not equipped with their apparatus
- 8538.90.10.00Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537, Other, Printed circuit assemblies, Of an article of heading 8537 for one of the articles described in additional U.S. note 11 to chapter 85
- 8538.90.30.00Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537, Other, Printed circuit assemblies, Other
- 8538.90.40.00Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537, Other, Other, for the articles of subheading 8535.90.40, 8536.30.40 or 8536.50.40, of ceramic or metallic materials, electrically or mechanically reactive to changes in temperature
- 8538.90.81.20Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537, Other, Other, Other, Of automatic circuit breakers
- 8538.90.81.40Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537, Other, Other, Other, Other, Metal contacts
- 8538.90.81.60Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other parts of switchgear, switchboards, panel boards and distribution boards
- 8538.90.81.80Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading 8535, 8536 or 8537, Other, Other, Other, Other, Other
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.