Import duty for strollers from China

Strollers typically classify under HTS heading 8715.00 with a 4.4% MFN rate; China-origin goods usually add no Section 301 duty on this heading, plus roughly 30% from the 2025–26 additional actions — call it about 34.4% of customs value in duty for a typical China → US shipment as of September 2026. A 500-unit, $2,000 order lands near $6.20 per unit all-in. The live calculator below computes your exact shipment.

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The duty stack for strollers A worked example: 500 units, $2,000 goods, ocean freight Fees and the details that change the math Duty cleared is only half the border checkpoint

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The duty stack for strollers

HTS heading 8715.00 — typical MFN (general) rate: 4.4%.
Section 301 (China): Strollers is not typically on an active Section 301 list — but verify your exact line, because coverage is defined line by line
2025–26 additional actions on China: about 30% as of September 2026, on top of both — this layer has moved repeatedly through executive orders and court rulings.
Typical all-in for a China → US shipment: about 34.4% (30% beyond MFN alone).

A worked example: 500 units, $2,000 goods, ocean freight

On a $2,000 FOB order with $350 ocean freight and $25 insurance, US duty is computed on the FOB goods value only. That works out to roughly $688.00 in total duty (34.4% of the goods value), $32.71 merchandise processing fee, and $2.50 harbor maintenance fee — a landed total near $3,098.21, or about $6.20 per unit before any domestic freight, FBA fees, or ads.

Rates move; the calculator below always computes from the current bundled dataset and lets you override any layer from your broker’s numbers.

Fees and the details that change the math

MPF: 0.3464% of entered value, $32.71 minimum / $634.62 maximum per formal entry (FY2026).
HMF: 0.125% — ocean cargo only.
The US $800 de-minimis exemption ended Aug 29, 2025 (China/HK parcels lost it May 2, 2025): parcels now clear with duties and fees.
Freight is dutiable in CIF countries (UK/EU/UAE) but not in the US — switch destination in the calculator to see the difference.

Duty cleared is only half the border checkpoint

Strollers are children’s products: alongside the entry paperwork, US Customs can ask for the Children’s Product Certificate, and Amazon requires it at listing. The certificate is free to generate from your CPSC lab report — most sellers produce it in minutes with the generator on this site, and the vault keeps it paired with the test report so the annual retest never sneaks up.

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Live in your browser: every rate is editable, so plug in your HTS line or your broker’s latest numbers.

Questions people ask

What is the import duty on strollers from China?

Typically about 34.4% all-in as of September 2026: 4.4% MFN under HTS 8715.00, no active Section 301 list assignment typically, plus roughly 30% from the 2025–26 additional actions. The exact 10-digit line decides — treat these as planning figures.

Is there a cheaper origin than China for strollers?

Section 301 is China-only, so non-Chinese origins skip that layer — but the 2025–26 reciprocal layer applies by country (for example around 20% for Vietnam, 50% for India during recent announcements). Compare full landed cost per origin in the calculator before moving a PO; factory price differences often eat the duty savings.

Do I pay duty on strollers samples?

Yes — since de minimis ended, sample parcels clear with duties and fees like anything else. The exemption was $800 and it is gone (China parcels lost it in May 2025, everyone in August 2025).

How is the duty actually calculated for my shipment?

Customs value × the sum of applicable rates. In the US the customs value is the FOB goods value (freight excluded); in CIF countries freight and insurance are included. Fees stack per entry: MPF on every formal US entry, HMF for ocean cargo.

Does Amazon require anything besides paid duty for strollers?

Yes — a Children’s Product Certificate based on testing at a CPSC-accepted laboratory. Budget for both: duty at the border, and the CPC (plus its annual retest) for the listing.

Import duty for strollers from China

The duty stack for strollers

A worked example: 500 units, $2,000 goods, ocean freight

Fees and the details that change the math

Duty cleared is only half the border checkpoint

Run your shipment through the calculator

Questions people ask

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