Import duty on massage guns from China
Rates checked
Importing massage guns from China into the US costs about 12.5% in duty and tariffs in total: 0% base duty under HTS 9019.10.20.50 plus 12.5% under the Section 301 forced-labor trade action.
HTS code for massage guns
9019.10.20.50
Mechano-therapy appliances; massage apparatus; psychological aptitude-testing apparatus; ozone therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus; parts and accessories thereof: Mechano-therapy appliances; massage apparatus; psychological aptitude-testing apparatus; parts and accessories thereof: Mechano-therapy appliances and massage apparatus; parts and accessories thereof: Massage apparatus: Other
Medium confidence
Duty and tariff breakdown
| Line | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base customs dutyHTS 9019.10.20.50 | 0% |
| Section 301 — product-specific China tariffnone in force for this code | 0% |
| 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 | 12.5% |
| 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: $125.00 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 $25.00 factory price: $3.13 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. Massage guns are usually made of plastic housing with an electric motor. If customs reads it differently, 9019.10.40.00 (Mechano-therapy appliances; massage apparatus; psychological aptitude-testing apparatus; ozone therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus; parts and accessories thereof: Mechano-therapy appliances; massage apparatus; psychological aptitude-testing apparatus; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Electrically operated apparatus and parts thereof, 12.5% total); 9019.10.60.00 (Mechano-therapy appliances; massage apparatus; psychological aptitude-testing apparatus; ozone therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus; parts and accessories thereof: Mechano-therapy appliances; massage apparatus; psychological aptitude-testing apparatus; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other, 12.5% total) could apply instead. 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 massage guns is about 12.5%, but it's rarely the biggest cost.
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Questions about importing massage guns
What HTS code are massage guns?
Massage guns from China usually fall under HTS 9019.10.20.50 (Mechano-therapy appliances; massage apparatus; psychological aptitude-testing apparatus; ozone therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus; parts and accessories thereof: Mechano-therapy appliances; massage apparatus; psychological aptitude-testing apparatus; parts and accessories thereof: Mechano-therapy appliances and massage apparatus; parts and accessories thereof: Massage apparatus: Other). The match has medium confidence. If customs reads the product differently, 9019.10.40.00 or 9019.10.60.00 could apply.
Is there a Section 301 tariff on massage guns?
Yes. Massage guns from China pay the 12.5% forced-labor trade action (heading 9903.05.31) under Section 301, on top of the 0% base duty, 12.5% in total.
How much duty do I pay on massage guns from China?
About 12.5% of the goods' value: $125.00 per $1,000 of goods, or $3.13 per unit at a $25.00 factory price. The MPF and HMF customs fees come on top, about 0.4714% together.
What paperwork do massage guns need?
Usually: Country-of-origin label on the product. Check the compliance section above for what each involves.