Import Lighting from China to United States, duty, VAT & compliance.
Latest customs duty, sales tax / VAT and mandatory certifications for Lighting imported from China into United States, plus the way Fortune Sourcings runs the ground. Verified February 2026, actual duty depends on exact HS code; verify at quote time.
MFN 3.9% + Section 301 (25%)
Most lighting imports into United States attract MFN 3.9% + Section 301 (25%) customs duty plus Sales tax, state-by-state on the assessable value. The number above is the working baseline, exact duty depends on the precise tariff line within HS chapter 9405.
Section 301 surcharges (List 1-4) apply to China-origin goods. Customs uses HTSUS classification. CBP entry must include MID and proper HTSUS.
- UL
- Energy Star (registered models)
- FCC
Zhongshan Guzhen. CE / UL / ENEC / SAA / RCM / SASO certifications managed by Fortune QC desk.
For your United States programme, we pre-validate every shipment against the destination compliance matrix, coordinate certifications with the manufacturer-side technical files, and ensure documentation is L/C-compliant and clearance-ready before the container leaves China.
- · Commercial Invoice
- · Packing List
- · Bill of Lading
- · Certificate of Origin
- · Pre-shipment Inspection Report
- · Section 301 declaration
- · MSDS / Phytosanitary as applicable
- · L/C-compliant set when required
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Source lighting from China, destination-ready for United States.
Submit your brief and we'll return a factory shortlist, indicative landed cost in USD, and the compliance roadmap within one working day.