HTS 8541.29.00.65: US import duty from China

Semiconductor devices (for example, diodes, transistors, semiconductor-based transducers); photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light-emitting diodes (LED), whether or not assembled with other light-emitting diodes (LED); mounted piezo-electric crystals; parts thereof, Transistors, other than photosensitive transistors, Other, Other, With an operating frequency 30 MHz or greater but less than 30,000 MHz. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.

Duty rate & fees

ChargeRate
Base duty (MFN)0%
Section 301 (2024 review)50%
Total duty (on customs value)50%
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50)
Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean0.125%

Worked example: $10,000 shipment

Customs value$10,000.00
Base duty (MFN)$0.00
Section 301 (2024 review)$5,000.00
Merchandise Processing Fee$34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee$12.50
Total landed cost$15,047.14

Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →

FAQ

What is the import duty on HTS 8541.29.00.65 from China?

Goods classified under HTS 8541.29.00.65 (Semiconductor devices (for example, diodes, transistors, semiconductor-based transducers); photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light-emitting diodes (LED), whether or not assembled with other light-emitting diodes (LED); mounted piezo-electric crystals; parts thereof, Transistors, other than photosensitive transistors, Other, Other, With an operating frequency 30 MHz or greater but less than 30,000 MHz) have a duty of 50% 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 8541.29.00.65 cover?

Semiconductor devices (for example, diodes, transistors, semiconductor-based transducers); photosensitive semiconductor devices, including photovoltaic cells whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels; light-emitting diodes (LED), whether or not assembled with other light-emitting diodes (LED); mounted piezo-electric crystals; parts thereof, Transistors, other than photosensitive transistors, Other, Other, With an operating frequency 30 MHz or greater but less than 30,000 MHz. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.

How much does it cost to import HTS 8541.29.00.65 from China?

On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $15,047, about 50.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.

Related codes in heading 8541

All of Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound and television recorders and reproducers

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.