China origin · HTS candidates
Wireless router import duty from China
Map wireless routers to US HTS candidates and check China-origin Chapter 99 overlays before quoting landed cost.
Quick answer
8465.92.00.06
At a $10,000 customs value, the current China-origin total rate is about 28.0% ($2,800).
Classification risk & HTS split
Wireless routers fall under HTS 8517.62 (machines for the reception, conversion and transmission of voice/images/data — Local Area Network apparatus). Cellular gateway features can push the classification toward 8517.13.00 (smartphones) or 8517.14.00 (modems with cellular connection); mesh kits with discrete satellite nodes can be classified as retail sets per GRI 3(b). Confirm the IEEE protocols (Wi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7) and whether the device offers WAN-side cellular for the rate selection.
US HTS candidates
| HTS candidate | Description | General rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8465.92.00.06 | Routers | 3% | Calc |
| 9506.91.00 | Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics; parts and accessories thereof | 4.6% | Calc |
| 8516.71.00 | Coffee or tea makers | 3.7% | Calc |
| 8467.29.00.55 | Routers | Free | Calc |
| 8207.70.30.40 | Router bits for woodworking | 5% | Calc |
| 8207.70.60.40 | Router bits not suitable for cutting metal | 2.9% | Calc |
Origin comparison
Total duty rate at $10,000 customs value across China and alternative origins on the same HTS candidate. Chapter 99 overlays (Section 301, IEEPA, reciprocal) apply per-origin automatically.
| Origin | Total rate | Duty on $10K | vs this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| China (current) | 28.0% | $2,800 | — |
| Vietnam | 3.0% | $300 | −$2,500 |
| Mexico | 3.0% | $300 | −$2,500 |
| India | 3.0% | $300 | −$2,500 |
| Thailand | 3.0% | $300 | −$2,500 |
Confirm before using a rate
- routing vs. switching function
- cellular gateway features
- retail kit contents and power supply
This page provides candidates and reference math, not a CBP ruling. CBP makes the binding classification and duty determination at entry; AD/CVD, exclusions, and product facts still need separate review.
Other origin variants for this product
FAQ
How do I find the US HTS code for wireless router from China?
Start from the product name or local HS code, anchor on HS6, then compare US HTS candidate descriptions. Wireless router can split after HS6 by material, use, construction, or function; the applicable Chapter 99 overlays differ between China and China origins.
Does China origin trigger Section 301?
Yes. Section 301 (9903.88.x) stacks on top of MFN for China-origin goods; the active subheading list is maintained by USTR.