HS code for blender
The U.S. HS code for a blender is usually 8509.40.00.15 (countertop), with a 4.2% general duty and an estimated total of 16.7% from China and 16.7% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 41.7% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countertop | 8509.40.00.15 | 4.2% | 16.7% |
- 8509.40.00.15: Food grinders, processors and mixers; fruit or vegetable juice extractors / Blenders
What decides the code
A countertop blender is an electromechanical domestic appliance with a self-contained electric motor, classified under heading 8509, specifically 8509.40.00.15.
- The blender has a self-contained electric motor built into the unit, which places it in heading 8509.
- It is a domestic food mixer or blender, which leads to subheading 8509.40 and the blender line 8509.40.00.15.
- Countertop design with a base and removable jar fits the food grinder, processor and mixer group of 8509.40.
Common mistakes
- Classifying under 8508 is wrong because that heading covers vacuum cleaners, not blenders.
- Classifying under 8210 is wrong because hand-operated mechanical appliances have no self-contained electric motor.
- Classifying under 8479 is wrong because heading 8509 specifically covers domestic appliances with self-contained electric motors.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 16.7% = 4.2% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 41.7%.
- Vietnam
- 16.7% = 4.2% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8509.40.00.15, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Countertop
- CN 8509 40 00, 2.2%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a blender?
The U.S. HTS code for a blender is usually 8509.40.00.15 (countertop). The first six digits, 8509.40, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a blender from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8509.40.00.15 is 4.2%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 16.7% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 16.7%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.