HTS 9808.00.50.00: US import duty from China
Articles for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or the Department of Energy, Materials certified by it to the Commissioner of Customs to be source materials the entry of which is necessary in the interest of the common defense and security. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 0% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 0% |
| 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 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $10,047.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 9808.00.50.00 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 9808.00.50.00 (Articles for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or the Department of Energy, Materials certified by it to the Commissioner of Customs to be source materials the entry of which is necessary in the interest of the common defense and security) have a duty of 0% 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 9808.00.50.00 cover?
Articles for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or the Department of Energy, Materials certified by it to the Commissioner of Customs to be source materials the entry of which is necessary in the interest of the common defense and security. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 9808.00.50.00 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $10,047, about 0.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 9808
- 9808.00.10.00Articles for the use of any agency of the United States Government, Engravings, etchings, photographic prints, whether bound or unbound, recorded video tapes and exposed photographic films (including motion-picture films) whether or not developed; official government publications in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media
- 9808.00.20.00Articles for the Department of State, Sound recordings and recorded video tapes for use by it in the program authorized by the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 (22 U.S.C. 1431-1479)
- 9808.00.30.00Articles for military departments, Materials certified to the Commissioner of Customs by the authorized procuring agencies to be emergency war material purchased abroad
- 9808.00.40.00Articles for the General Services Administration, Materials certified by it to the Commissioner of Customs to be strategic and critical materials procured under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98-98h)
- 9808.00.60.00Articles for the use of the Department of Agriculture or of the United States Botanic Garden, Plants, seeds and all other material for planting
- 9808.00.70.00Articles for the Commodity Credit Corporation, Materials certified by it to the Commissioner of Customs to be strategic materials acquired by that agency as a result of barter or exchange of agricultural commodities or products
- 9808.00.80.00Articles for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and articles imported to implement international programs between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and foreign entities, including launch services agreements, Goods certified by it to the Commissioner of Customs to be imported for the use of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration or for the implementation of an international program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, including articles to be launched into space and parts thereof, ground support equipment and uniquely associated equipment for use in connection with an international program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, including launch services agreements
All of Chapter 98: Special classification provisions (U.S.) →
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.