Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to the United States
To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into the United States: import duty is calculated on the FOB value. There is no general VAT on imports. Chinese goods also pay Section 301 tariffs, 25% for most machinery, plus a 12.5% forced-labor Section 301 duty in force since July 24, 2026. There is no free trade agreement with China, so the general duty rate for each tariff code applies. Key conformity requirement: UL / NFPA 79, OSHA. Machines must be configured for the local grid: 120/240 V, 60 Hz.
- Duty basis
- FOB
- Import tax
- VAT 0%
- Trade agreement with China
- None
- Conformity
- UL / NFPA 79, OSHA
- Grid
- 120/240 V, 60 Hz
What we handle for buyers in the United States
- Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
- Tariff code and landed cost estimate before you order
- Documents the factory must provide for UL / NFPA 79, OSHA
- Electrical configuration for 120/240 V, 60 Hz on machines
- Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
- Export crating, shipping and documents to the United States
Latest rule changes
United States: 178 Section 301 exclusions expire on November 9 (October 2, 2026)
The remaining exclusions, many covering machinery and industrial components, expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on November 9, 2026. After that, those products pay the full Section 301 rate for their list, usually 25%. The 12.5% forced-labor Section 301 duty in force since July 24, 2026 applies on top and was never covered by the exclusions.
Does the United States have a free trade agreement with China?
No. Goods from China pay the general duty rate for their tariff code. We confirm the code and estimate the landed cost before you order.
What voltage and frequency do machines need in the United States?
The grid in the United States is 120/240 V at 60 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.
Do I need a certificate to import machinery into the United States?
The key requirement is UL / NFPA 79, OSHA. We make sure the factory provides the documents it needs before shipping.
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