Shein Customs Duty Calculator
US clothing duty runs 16–32% — and since the $800 de minimis exemption for China ended, every Shein order shipped from China carries it, plus Section 301 tariffs and the 12.5% forced-labor tariff. Calculate the exact import charges on your haul before checkout.
Typical duty on Shein product categories
US MFN rates by product type — China-origin orders add Section 301 (7.5–25%) and the flat 12.5% forced-labor tariff import surcharge on top. Exact rates depend on the 10-digit HTS classification.
| Product category | Base US duty | China-origin extras |
|---|---|---|
| Synthetic dresses & tops (Ch. 61/62) | 16–32% MFN | + Section 301 + forced-labor tariff (12.5%) |
| Cotton t-shirts (6109.10) | 16.5% MFN | + Section 301 + forced-labor tariff (12.5%) |
| Swimwear (6112) | ~25% MFN | + Section 301 + forced-labor tariff (12.5%) |
| Footwear (Ch. 64) | 12.5–37.5% MFN | + Section 301 + forced-labor tariff (12.5%) |
| Jewelry & accessories (Ch. 71) | 5–13.5% MFN | + Section 301 + forced-labor tariff (12.5%) |
| Bags & backpacks (4202) | ~17.6% MFN | + Section 301 + forced-labor tariff (12.5%) |
Shein import charges — common questions
Why is Shein charging customs fees now?
The US removed the $800 de minimis exemption for China-origin packages in 2025. Shein orders shipped from China are now assessed full customs duty — and clothing carries some of the highest US duty rates: 16–32% for most apparel, plus Section 301 tariffs and the 12.5% forced-labor tariff on top.
How much customs duty on a Shein order?
Apparel (HS Chapters 61–62) carries 16–32% MFN duty in the US, plus Section 301 China tariffs (7.5–25%) and the 12.5% forced-labor tariff. A $50 Shein haul can carry $15–25 in combined import charges. Synthetic-fiber garments sit at the high end (up to 32%).
Does Shein include customs in the checkout price?
Increasingly yes — Shein shows an 'import charges' line at checkout for US orders, or routes orders through US warehouses where duty was paid at bulk import. If neither applies, the carrier may collect duty on delivery.
Why are clothing tariffs so high?
US apparel duty rates were set decades ago to protect domestic textile manufacturing and were never lowered — synthetic garments carry up to 32% MFN before any China-specific tariffs stack on top. Clothing is one of the most heavily tariffed consumer categories.
Is Shein still cheaper after customs charges?
Usually, but the gap narrowed a lot. A $10 dress can carry $3–4 in duty and fees. For resellers buying in volume the math changed materially — calculate per-unit landed cost before assuming the old margins hold.
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