Vietnam origin · HTS candidates
Wireless router import duty from Vietnam
Find US HTS candidates for wireless router from Vietnam, then check the current MFN and Chapter 99 stack. Vietnam-origin goods typically avoid Section 301, but AD/CVD and reciprocal rules may still apply.
Quick answer
8465.92.00.06
At a $10,000 customs value, the current Vietnam-origin total rate is about 3.0% ($300).
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.
Vietnam origin context
Vietnam has captured 12-18% of US-bound consumer networking gear since 2019, with FDI plants in Hai Phong and Binh Duong handling firmware-loaded final assembly for the major SOHO router brands. The duty arbitrage on HTS 8517.62 codes is significant: China-origin loadings trigger Section 301 9903.88.x, while Vietnam-origin Wi-Fi routers move at MFN-only (often Free). CBP scrutinises router origin claims tightly — PCBA, RF module, and chipset programming location all matter for the substantial-transformation determination. Have the contract manufacturer document Vietnam-side firmware flash and final test as part of the customs file.
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 Vietnam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam (current) | 3.0% | $300 | — |
| Mexico | 3.0% | $300 | $0 |
| India | 3.0% | $300 | $0 |
| Thailand | 3.0% | $300 | $0 |
| China | 28.0% | $2,800 | +$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 Vietnam?
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 Vietnam and China origins.
Does Vietnam origin trigger Section 301?
Typically no. Section 301 (9903.88.x) is China-origin only. If processing in Vietnam does not amount to substantial transformation, CBP can still rule the goods China-origin at entry. AD/CVD, reciprocal, and Section 232 may apply to Vietnam independently.