Guides
Understand the numbers before you import.
Practical, jargon-free explanations of the duties, tariffs, and costs behind importing from China — written to help you plan, not to replace professional advice.
- How US Import Duties and Tariffs on Chinese Goods WorkThe layers of US import charges on goods from China — base MFN duty, Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA/reciprocal tariffs, and fees — and how to estimate them.Read →
- How to Find Your HTS Code (Step by Step)A practical method to classify your product and find its 10-digit HTS code, plus why the right code matters for duty and tariffs.Read →
- Section 301 vs IEEPA/Reciprocal Tariffs: What’s the DifferenceTwo of the biggest US tariff programs on Chinese goods explained — where they come from, how they stack, and how to check if they apply to your product.Read →
- Landed Cost Explained: What Really Goes Into Importing from ChinaBeyond the factory price — freight, insurance, duty, tariffs, harbor and handling fees, and how to compute a true per-unit landed cost.Read →
- Amazon FBA Sellers: Calculating True Profit on Chinese ImportsHow to model real FBA profit on a product sourced from China, including inbound shipping, FBA fees, referral fees, and tariffs.Read →