HS code for smart plug
The U.S. HS code for a smart plug is usually 8536.50.90.65 (wi-fi), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | 8536.50.90.65 | Free | 12.5% |
- 8536.50.90.65: Other
What decides the code
A smart plug is an electrical switching apparatus for circuits not exceeding 1,000 V, classified under 8536.50.90.65 in heading 8536.
- The plug switches an electrical circuit, so it falls in heading 8536 as switching apparatus for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V.
- It is a Wi-Fi smart plug, and the switching function places it in subheading 8536.50 rather than a connector or plug provision.
- The residual rate line 8536.50.90.65 applies because the plug is not a mechanical switch or a relay of another specific kind.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a smart plug under 8536.69 as a plug or socket is wrong because the plug's function is switching a circuit, not making a connection.
- Classifying it under 8517.62 as Wi-Fi network equipment is wrong because the radio link is a feature, and the article itself is a switch.
- Classifying it under 8543.70 as an electrical machine with individual function is wrong because heading 8536 covers the switching apparatus specifically.
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 8536.50.90.65, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a smart plug?
The U.S. HTS code for a smart plug is usually 8536.50.90.65 (wi-fi). The first six digits, 8536.50, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a smart plug from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8536.50.90.65 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
- 8536.50.90.65Other
- Heading 8536Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V; connectors for optical fibers, optical fiber bundles or cables
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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.