Why Import Duties Matter More Than Factory Price
When comparing factory quotes, most buyers focus entirely on the FOB price. But the total landed cost — what you actually pay to get the product to your warehouse — includes freight, insurance, import duties, customs broker fees, and local delivery.
For US importers, Section 301 tariffs on Chinese goods have added 7.5%–25% to the cost of many categories since 2018. Knowing the correct tariff rate before you sign a purchase order is essential for accurate margin calculations.
USA — HTS Codes and Section 301 Tariffs
For stainless steel vacuum insulated bottles imported from China:
HTS 7323.93.00.00 — Table, kitchen, or household articles of stainless steel. General tariff: 2% + Section 301 List 3 tariff: 25%. Total: 27%.
HTS 7326.90.86.88 — Other articles of steel. Check with your customs broker for exact classification as classification can affect the rate.
Note: Section 301 tariffs were maintained into 2025 with some product-specific exclusions. Verify current status with a licensed US customs broker or CBP before importing.
European Union
EU Combined Nomenclature code 7323 93 10 (vacuum insulated containers) carries a 2.7% duty rate for goods originating from China under MFN (Most Favored Nation) status.
Most stainless drinkware falls in the 2–7% range. The EU doesn't currently apply anti-dumping duties specifically to stainless steel drinkware from China (unlike steel pipe products which have anti-dumping measures).
With the Brexit transition complete, UK and EU are now separate duty regimes.
UK, Australia, Canada, Japan
UK Global Tariff: 4% on most stainless steel drinkware (CN 7323).
Australia: Generally 0–5% under general tariff. Australia has a FTA with several Asian countries that could affect rates depending on rules of origin.
Canada: MFN tariff typically 3–6.5% for stainless steel kitchenware.
Japan: MFN tariff 0–3.9% for stainless containers. Japan has specific testing requirements (SGS JFSL) that apply to food contact materials.
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Written by the Jupeng Drinkware team — Yongkang, Zhejiang, China. Manufacturing drinkware since 1998. Contact Beyond: [email protected] | WhatsApp +86 156 5791 8881