Trade Compliance for China Electronics Sourcing
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Trade compliance decides your real landed cost, and in 2026 US-China electronics tariffs sit near 35% on many HTS lines — a misclassified code can swing duty by double digits. Getting it right means correct HTS classification, the right Incoterms (FOB versus DDP changes who carries customs risk), and an honest landed-cost calculation before you place the order. A sourcing agent who can't read an HTS code or explain duty drawback is a liability, not an asset.
When trade compliance goes wrong it's usually an HTS code chosen to minimize duty rather than to describe the goods accurately — that's the kind of error customs catches on audit. We check classification against the actual product, model the duty under current tariff lists, and pin down who clears customs under your chosen Incoterm.
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FAQ
How much are US tariffs on Chinese electronics in 2026?
Many electronics HTS lines carry combined duties around 35% in 2026 once Section 301 and base rates stack. The exact figure depends on the HTS classification, so getting the code right is the single biggest cost lever.
What Incoterm should I use to control compliance risk?
FOB leaves you responsible for shipping and customs clearance, giving you visibility into classification and duty. DDP shifts that to the supplier but hides the real costs and can mask misclassification — choose based on how much control you need.
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