Import duty on sippy cups from China
Rates checked
Importing sippy cups from China into the US costs about 26.5% in duty and tariffs in total: 6.5% base duty under HTS 3924.10.20.00, a 7.5% product-specific Section 301 China tariff plus 12.5% under the Section 301 forced-labor trade action.
HTS code for sippy cups
3924.10.20.00
Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Tableware and kitchenware: Plates, cups, saucers, soup bowls, cereal bowls, sugar bowls, creamers, gravy boats, serving dishes and platters
Medium confidence
Duty and tariff breakdown
| Line | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base customs dutyHTS 3924.10.20.00 | 6.5% |
| Section 301 — product-specific China tariffheading 9903.88.15 | 7.5% |
| 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 | 26.5% |
| Merchandise processing fee (MPF)FY2027 per entry, minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 | 0.3464% |
| Harbor maintenance fee (HMF)ocean freight only | 0.125% |
Range if a different code applies: 17%–26.5% (6911.10.58.00, 6912.00.45.00)
What decides it: 26.5% if it is classified under HTS 3924.10.20.00 (tableware); 17% if it is classified under HTS 6912.00.45.00 (ceramic tableware).
Rates checked 10 Nov 2026
Worked example
- Per $1,000 of goods: $265.00 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 $1.50 factory price: $0.40 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. Sippy cups are usually made of plastic with a silicone spout. If customs reads it differently, 6911.10.58.00 (Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or china: Tableware and kitchenware: Other: Other: Other: Cups valued over $29 per dozen; saucers valued over $18.75 per dozen; soups, oatmeals and cereals valued over $33 per dozen; plates not over 22.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $31 per dozen; plates over 22.9 but not over 27.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $41 per dozen; platters or chop dishes valued over $143 per dozen; sugars valued over $85 per dozen; creamers valued over $75 per dozen; and beverage servers valued over $180 per dozen, 26% total); 6912.00.45.00 (Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china: Tableware and kitchenware: Other: Other: Other: Cups valued over $5.25 per dozen; saucers valued over $3 per dozen; soups, oatmeals and cereals valued over $6 per dozen; plates not over 22.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $6 per dozen; plates over 22.9 but not over 27.9 cm in maximum diameter and valued over $8.50 per dozen; platters or chop dishes valued over $35 per dozen; sugars valued over $21 per dozen; creamers valued over $15 per dozen; and beverage servers valued over $42 per dozen, 17% 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 sippy cups is about 26.5%, but it's rarely the biggest cost.
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Questions about importing sippy cups
What HTS code are sippy cups?
Sippy cups from China usually fall under HTS 3924.10.20.00 (Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Tableware and kitchenware: Plates, cups, saucers, soup bowls, cereal bowls, sugar bowls, creamers, gravy boats, serving dishes and platters). The match has medium confidence. If customs reads the product differently, 6911.10.58.00 or 6912.00.45.00 could apply.
Is there a Section 301 tariff on sippy cups?
Yes. Sippy cups from China pay the 7.5% product-specific China tariff (heading 9903.88.15) and the 12.5% forced-labor trade action (heading 9903.05.31) under Section 301, on top of the 6.5% base duty, 26.5% in total.
How much duty do I pay on sippy cups from China?
About 26.5% of the goods' value: $265.00 per $1,000 of goods, or $0.40 per unit at a $1.50 factory price. The MPF and HMF customs fees come on top, about 0.4714% together.
What paperwork do sippy cups need?
Usually: Country-of-origin label on the product. Check the compliance section above for what each involves.