Import duty on mandoline slicers from China
Rates checked
Importing mandoline slicers from China into the US costs about 41.2% in duty and tariffs in total: 3.7% base duty under HTS 8210.00.00.00, a 25% product-specific Section 301 China tariff plus 12.5% under the Section 301 forced-labor trade action.
HTS code for mandoline slicers
8210.00.00.00
Hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10 kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink, and base metal parts thereof
High confidence
CBP rulings N301535 (2018-11-19) and N301263 (2018-11-13) classify this product under this heading: non-electric, hand-operated kitchen slicer weighing well under 10 kg, with a stainless steel blade and a mechanism (knob, dial or button) that sets the slice thickness, usually with interchangeable julienne blades and a food holder; not powered, not a knife.
Copy of the ruling (mirror): N301535, N301263
Checked 10 Nov 2026: no matching product exclusion under 9903.88.69 / 9903.88.70; USTR extended the same exclusions through 9 Jan 2027. The forced-labor action has separate exemptions.
Duty and tariff breakdown
| Line | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base customs dutyHTS 8210.00.00.00 | 3.7% |
| Section 301 — product-specific China tariffheading 9903.88.03 | 25% |
| Section 301 — forced-labor trade actionheading 9903.05.31A Section 301 trade action on countries whose import-ban policies on forced-labor goods the U.S. considers inadequate. It applies to applicable Chinese-origin goods, subject to exemptions. | 12.5% |
| Total estimated duty | 41.2% |
| Merchandise processing fee (MPF)FY2027 per entry, minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 | 0.3464% |
| Harbor maintenance fee (HMF)ocean freight only | 0.125% |
Rates checked 10 Nov 2026
Worked example
- Per $1,000 of goods: $412.00 in duty and tariffs, plus about $4.71 in MPF and HMF (a small entry pays the MPF minimum instead).
- Per unit at an example $5.00 factory price: $2.06 in duty and tariffs.
Why the code might be different
The code depends on what the product is made of and what it is mainly used for. Mandoline slicers are usually made of plastic frame with stainless steel blades. No other code came close for this description. A different material, a different power source or a different main use can move a product to another heading.
Compliance and paperwork
- Prop 65 warning (California) — may applyCalifornia OEHHA
- Country-of-origin label — appliesCBP
What else goes into landed cost
Duty is one line. Freight from the factory to the Amazon warehouse, customs brokerage, inspection, and Amazon's fulfilment and referral fees usually cost more than the duty does.
Duty on mandoline slicers is about 41.2%, but it's rarely the biggest cost.
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Questions about importing mandoline slicers
What HTS code are mandoline slicers?
Mandoline slicers from China usually fall under HTS 8210.00.00.00 (Hand-operated mechanical appliances, weighing 10 kg or less, used in the preparation, conditioning or serving of food or drink, and base metal parts thereof). The match has high confidence.
Is there a Section 301 tariff on mandoline slicers?
Yes. Mandoline slicers from China pay the 25% product-specific China tariff (heading 9903.88.03) and the 12.5% forced-labor trade action (heading 9903.05.31) under Section 301, on top of the 3.7% base duty, 41.2% in total.
How much duty do I pay on mandoline slicers from China?
About 41.2% of the goods' value: $412.00 per $1,000 of goods, or $2.06 per unit at a $5.00 factory price. The MPF and HMF customs fees come on top, about 0.4714% together.
What paperwork do mandoline slicers need?
Usually: Country-of-origin label on the product. Check the compliance section above for what each involves.