{"id":9068,"date":"2026-11-03T04:17:31","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T04:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.triumphgifts.com\/?p=9068"},"modified":"2026-11-03T04:17:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T04:17:31","slug":"import-duty-on-promotional-products-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.triumphgifts.com\/es\/import-duty-on-promotional-products-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Import Duty on Promotional Products USA | HS Codes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Import duty on promotional products into the USA<\/strong> is the cost most importers discover only when the courier calls about a stuck shipment. The good news: most custom promotional products \u2014 pins, medals, keychains, lanyards, patches \u2014 carry 0\u20137% duty, and small commercial shipments under $800 enter duty-free. The bad news: misclassifying your products or ignoring Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods can add 25% overnight. Here is the practical guide.<\/p>\n<h2>HS Codes for Common Promotional Products<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enamel pins, badges, lapel pins<\/strong> \u2014 HS 7117.19 (imitation jewelry): duty ~5.5%\u20138%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Challenge coins, medals (base metal)<\/strong> \u2014 HS 7907.00 or 8306.29 depending on metal: ~2.5%\u20135%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Embroidered patches<\/strong> \u2014 HS 5810.91: ~7%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keychains (base metal)<\/strong> \u2014 HS 8308.90: ~2%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lanyards, textile straps<\/strong> \u2014 HS 6307.90: ~7%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Silicone\/PVC items<\/strong> \u2014 HS 3926.40: ~5.5%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Exact rates depend on final country-of-origin rules and material composition. Verify your specific item with the official <a href=\"https:\/\/hts.usitc.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule lookup<\/a> before ordering.<\/p>\n<h2>The Section 301 Question for China-Origin Goods<\/h2>\n<p>Promotional products from China are covered by Section 301 tariff lists. Many custom metal and textile promotional items fall under List 3\/4A at an additional 25% +. This is why landed-cost math matters: a $0.80 coin with 2.5% base duty but 25% Section 301 lands with ~$0.21 in duty per unit plus customs brokerage. However \u2014 de minimis shipments valued under $800 entered via courier have historically cleared without duty collection, which is why many small buyers never see a duty bill. Do not build an annual program on de minimis assumptions; US customs policy on this threshold continues to tighten.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:26px 0;text-align:center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.triumphgifts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Custom-coin-with-opener-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Custom promotional products packed for export with HS code documentation\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:10px;\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<h2>How to Compute Landed Cost Correctly<\/h2>\n<p>Landed cost = unit price + tooling amortization + freight (air ~$4\u20136\/kg promotional goods) + insurance + duty (base + Section 301) + brokerage ($15\u201375 per courier entry). A factory quote of $0.60\/patch at 1,000 pcs typically lands at $0.95\u2013$1.15 all-in. We provide a landed-cost worksheet with every quote \u2014 ask for it explicitly, because the invoice value we declare is what duty is computed on.<\/p>\n<h2>Documentation That Prevents Stuck Shipments<\/h2>\n<p>Every Triumph Gifts export includes: commercial invoice with HS code, packing list, certificate of origin, and material safety documentation where applicable. Getting the HS code right at invoicing is our job; confirming it matches how you will sell the goods is yours. Buyers importing for resale should also check marking requirements (country-of-origin labeling is mandatory on the product or immediate packaging).<\/p>\n<h2>Strategies That Legally Reduce Duty<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Consolidate shipments<\/strong> \u2014 one entry, one brokerage fee instead of five<\/li>\n<li><strong>First Sale valuation<\/strong> \u2014 for large programs, ask your customs broker about declaring the factory price rather than middleman price<\/li>\n<li><strong>Material substitution<\/strong> \u2014 reclassifying from a 7% textile to a 2% metal category is not always possible, but asking costs nothing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compare our US-fulfilled option<\/strong> \u2014 goods warehoused domestically transfer without repeated import entries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Related reading: if you are weighing sourcing geography, see <a href=\"\/custom-challenge-coins-usa-vs-china\/\">challenge coins USA vs China<\/a> for the full cost comparison.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Who pays the duty \u2014 me or the factory?<\/h3>\n<p>Under standard EXW\/FOB terms, the US importer pays. DDP pricing can be negotiated where we bear duty on consolidated programs.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need a customs broker?<\/h3>\n<p>For courier shipments under $2,500, the courier acts as broker automatically. Formal entries above that need a broker.<\/h3>\n<h3>Is duty charged on samples?<\/h3>\n<p>Commercial samples valued under $800 typically clear free; we mark them correctly to avoid delays.<\/h3>\n<h3>What about importing to Canada or the EU?<\/h3>\n<p>Canada applies similar classifications with GST at entry; the EU charges VAT (19\u201321%) plus duty 2.5\u20136%. We ship with full documentation worldwide.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"cta-box\">\n<p><strong>Get a firm quote in 24 hours.<\/strong> Send your artwork or idea and our engineering team will reply with pricing, MOQ and lead time. <a href=\"\/contact\/\">Request a quote<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Import duty on promotional products into the USA is the cost most importers discover only when the courier calls about a stuck shipment. The good news: most custom promotional products \u2014 pins, medals, keychains, lanyards, patches \u2014 carry 0\u20137% duty, and small commercial shipments under $800 enter duty-free. 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