{"id":486,"date":"2026-01-27T07:56:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T07:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fiowind.com\/blog\/?p=486"},"modified":"2026-01-27T07:56:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T07:56:14","slug":"do-vacuum-insulated-tumblers-from-china-trigger-section-301-tariffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fiowind.com\/blog\/do-vacuum-insulated-tumblers-from-china-trigger-section-301-tariffs","title":{"rendered":"Do Vacuum Insulated Tumblers from China Trigger Section 301 Tariffs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Importing vacuum insulated tumblers from China into the United States often involves more than just the base customs duty<\/strong>. One of the most common (and costly) surprises for importers is the application of Section 301 tariffs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article explains when Section 301 applies<\/strong>, which HTS codes are affected, and how importers can accurately estimate their true landed cost<\/strong> before shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. What Is Section 301 and Why It Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Section 301 tariffs are additional U.S. duties imposed on certain products originating from China. These duties are applied on top of normal MFN customs duties<\/strong> and are triggered based on the HTS code<\/strong>, not the product name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For consumer products like vacuum insulated tumblers, Section 301 can significantly increase import costs if the product is misclassified or not properly reviewed in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are new to HTS classification for tumblers, start with this guide:
\ud83d\udc49 How to Import Vacuum Insulated Tumblers into the U.S.<\/strong>
https:\/\/www.fiowind.com\/CN\/US\/Thermos-Flask<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Do Vacuum Insulated Tumblers Fall Under Section 301?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Short Answer: Often, yes \u2014 if imported from China<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most vacuum insulated tumblers are classified under:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HTS 9617.00.1000<\/strong> \u2014 Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels (non-glass inner, \u22641L)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the country of origin is China<\/strong>, products under this HTS code are commonly subject to additional Section 301 duties<\/strong>, depending on the applicable Chapter 99 provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can verify the current duty impact here:
\ud83d\udc49 HTS 9617.00.1000 \u2013 China to U.S. Duty Breakdown<\/strong>
https:\/\/www.fiowind.com\/duty\/CN\/US\/9617-00-1000<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Why Some Importers Overpay Section 301 Duties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many importers assume that material alone determines tariffs<\/strong>, which leads to costly mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u274c Common Misclassifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n