HS code for massage gun
The U.S. HS code for a massage gun is usually 9019.10.20.20 (percussion), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% 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 37.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percussion | 9019.10.20.20 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9019.10.20.20: Electrically operated / Battery powered / Handheld
What decides the code
A battery powered handheld percussion massage gun is classified as electrically operated massage apparatus under subheading 9019.10.20.20.
- The device is a massage apparatus, so it falls in heading 9019 rather than a general electrical appliance heading.
- It is electrically operated and battery powered, which places it in the battery powered statistical line under 9019.10.20.
- It is handheld, which matches the handheld statistical suffix for this line.
Common mistakes
- Classifying it under 8509 or other household appliance headings is wrong because the device massages the body, not a household surface.
- Classifying it under 8543 as an electrical machine with individual function is wrong because heading 9019 covers massage apparatus specifically.
- Classifying it under 9021 as an orthopedic or therapeutic device is wrong because a percussion massager is massage apparatus, not a prosthetic or orthopedic article.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9019.10.20.20, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Percussion
- CN 9019 10 10, Free
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 massage gun?
The U.S. HTS code for a massage gun is usually 9019.10.20.20 (percussion). The first six digits, 9019.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a massage gun from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9019.10.20.20 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% 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 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 9019.10.20.20Electrically operated / Battery powered / Handheld
- Heading 9019Mechano-therapy appliances; massage apparatus; psychological aptitude-testing apparatus; ozone therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus; parts and accessories thereof
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.